Fare thee well
Mama's gone, goodbye
No use to cry
No use to sigh

For years, you've dogged me 'round
Now's the time
To let you know what's on my mind
I'm going away
Don't ask me why

Fare thee well
I've been to school
Learned a brand new rule
I ain't no fool

I'm gonna get a man
To treat me right
One who'll stay home
Every night

Fare thee well
Mama's gone, goodbye

I'm gonna get a man
To treat me right
One who'll stay home
Every night

Fare thee well
Fare thee well
Fare thee well
Mama's gone, goodbye