[Verse 1]

I put on my coat, and I grabbed my cane

I walked out in the pouring rain

[Refrain]

But it's alright, I'm crying

'Cos mama, you done me wrong

[Verse 2]

I felt the happiest when we were alive

But the pain wasn't worth the drive

[Refrain]

But it's alright, I'm crying

'Cos mama, you done me wrong

[Instrumental Bridge]

[Verse 3]

I turn my back to face the shore

Won't be counting on your love no more

[Refrain]

But it's alright, I'm crying

'Cos mama, you done me wrong

[Verse 4]

I don't have money, to pay the rent

You drained me of every dollar and cent

[Refrain]

But it's alright, I'm crying

'Cos mama, you done me wrong

And I'm dying

'Cos mama, you done me wrong

And I'm singing

'Cos mama, you done me wrong