Says I love you mama : but you don't even care for me
Because you a long tall woman : and I sure God ain't going to let you be
Now she's long and she's tall : shaped just like a cannonball
Says I found that woman : where the Southern cross the Yellow Dog
Then I heard the church bells toning : way out on Dago Hill
Then my heart struck sorrow : I guess you know just how I feel
Says now tell me mama : what make you do me like you do
Now some day you going to want me : and I swear and I won't want you
Some people crave high yellow : please give me my black and brown
Now if you mess with me mama : I'm sure going to turn your damper down
Because you a long tall woman : and I sure God ain't going to let you be
Now she's long and she's tall : shaped just like a cannonball
Says I found that woman : where the Southern cross the Yellow Dog
Then I heard the church bells toning : way out on Dago Hill
Then my heart struck sorrow : I guess you know just how I feel
Says now tell me mama : what make you do me like you do
Now some day you going to want me : and I swear and I won't want you
Some people crave high yellow : please give me my black and brown
Now if you mess with me mama : I'm sure going to turn your damper down