Jackson on a high hill, mama, Natchez just belowJackson on a high hill, mama, Natchez just below--- (So did the Lord dear mama) ---I ever get back home I won't be back no moreOh, my mama get old, her head is turnin' grayMy mama's getting old, head is turnin' grayDon't you know it'll break her heart know my livin' this-a wayEver woke up in the mornin', jinx all around your bedEver woke up in the mornin', jinx all around your bed--- (Children, I know how it is, baby) ---Turned my face to the wall and I didn't have a word to sayNo use a-hollerin', no use a-screamin' and cryin'No use a-hollerin', no use a-screamin' and cryin'For you know you got a home, mama, long as I got mineHey, Lord have mercy on my wicked soulOh, Lord have mercy on my wicked soul--- (You know I wouldn't mistreat you) ---I wouldn't mistreat you, baby, for my weight in goldOh, go away baby, don't you wanna goI'm goin' away pretty mama, don't you wanna go--- (I know you wanna go, baby) ---Take God to tell when I'll be back here anymore
