Ain't got no money
Ain't got no grub
Back home in Navelle
Doing the belly rub

After all
My hard traveling
Things about coming my way

The pot was empty
The cupboard bare
Said my mama
What's going on here?

After all
My hard traveling
Things about coming my way

Sister was sick
Doc wouldn't come
We couldn't pay him
The proper sum

Now after all
My hard traveling
Things about coming my way

Worked out this summer
Worked out this fall
Gotta make this Christmas
In my overall

Now after all
My hard traveling
Things about coming my way

The rent was due
The lights was out
Said my mama
What's this all about?

After all
My hard traveling
Things about coming my way

One of these days
It won't be long
You'll call my name
And I'll be gone

After all
My hard traveling
Things about coming my way

Now after all
My hard traveling
Things about coming my way