From four until late
i was wringing my hands and crying.
from four until late
i was wringing my hands and crying.
i believe to my soul
that your daddy's gulfport bound.

from four until late,
she made me a no-good barroom clown.
from four until late,
she made me a no-good barroom clown.
you know she won't do nothing
but tear a good man's reputation down.

a woman is like a dresser,
some man always running through its drawers.
a woman is like a dresser,
some man always running through its drawers.
she cause so many men
to wear an apron overall.

when i leave this town
i will bid you fare farewell.
when i leave this town
i will bid you fare farewell.
and when i return again,
you'll have a great long story to tell.