I'm going to the river : going to walk down by the sea I got those tadpoles and minnows : arguing over me Sitting here wondering : would a matchbox hold my clothes I ain't got so many matches : but I got so far to go Lord mama : who may your manager be He asked so many questions : can you make arrangements for me I got a brown across town : she crochet all the time Baby if you don't quit crocheting : you going lose your mind I wouldn't mind marrying : but I can't stand settling down I'm going to act like a preacher : so I can ride from town to town I'm leaving town : crying won't make me stay Baby the more you cry : the further you drive me away