It was early in the mornin',

I heard the rooster call for day

It was early in the mornin',

I heard the rooster call for day

I looked out my window

And saw my baby walk away

I cried Lord please stop her,

Ain't gonna get drunk no more

I cried Lord please stop her,

Ain't gonna get drunk no more

I was out my window,

Come back baby, please don't go

I know she heard me callin',

She looked back and waved her hand

I know she heard me callin',

She looked back and waved her hand

I could hear her tell her mother,

That was no good man

Well I watch my baby leave

Her mother held her by the hand

Well I watch my baby leave

Her mother held her by the hand

I give anything I have

Just see my little girl again