Well I’m so tired of cryin’ but I’m out on the road again
I’m on the road again.
Well I’m so tired of cryin’ but I’m out on the road again
I ain’t got nobody, just to call my special friend.

You know the first time I traveled out in the rain and snow
In the rain and snow.
You know the first time I traveled out in the rain and snow
In the rain and snow.
I didn’t have no payroll, not even no place to go.

And my dear mother left me when I was quite young
When I was quite young.
And my dear mother left me when I was quite young
When I was quite young.
She said Lord have mercy on my wicked one.

Well now take it from me, momma,
Please don’t you cry no more.
Take a hint from me, momma,
Please don’t you cry no more.
‘Cos it’s soon one mornin’
Down the road I’m goin’.

No I ain’t goin’ down that long, long lonesome road
All by myself.
No I ain’t goin’ down that long, long lonesome road
All by myself.
If you ain’t comin’ with me,
Gonna take somebody else.

Well I’m so tired of cryin’ but I’m out on the road again
I’m on the road again.
I ain’t got nobody just to call my special friend.
I ain’t got nobody just to call my special friend.
I ain’t got nobody just to call my special friend.