I listened to my baby : when she was telling me her dreams Lord everything now : baby would be peaches and cream I had money on the horses : money on one two three Now my water got muddy : and my horse run into a stream Now when I had money : I had friends and a real good home Lord I done lost my money : babe my friends and home is gone Lord my mother tried : Lord to make me do right Lord I would stay drunk all day : baby and I wouldn't come home at night Lord if I had a‑listened to my mother : Lord what she say Lord I would not have been here no : baby laying in this old hospital bed