Tell Mama why I'm leavin' so soon
Because this life I live has got me sick through and through, hey, ooh
Sometimes a man just feels he's got to make it alone
Packed my bag, run to the station
Seems no use in hanging 'round
Because this life I live has got me sick through and through
Sometimes a man just feels he's got to make it alone
Tell Mama why I'm leavin' so soon
I can't stop now, the ticket's in my hand
Tell Mama and all the folks back home
Sometimes a man just feels he's got to make it alone
Tell Mama why I'm leavin' so soon
I quit my job, ain't got no money
Seems I have to leave this town
Tell Mama and all the folks back home
Board the train that's eastward bound
Nothing to do, that's why I had to go
Because this life I live has got me sick through and through
Tell Mama why I'm leavin' so soon
Tell Mama and all the folks back home
Sometimes a man just feels he's got to make it alone
Tell Mama and all the folks back home
Board the train that's eastward bound
