Hey baby (yeah chil'e)
I know you've gotta leave me for a few short days
(But you know I'm gonna be a good boy now don't you)
Baby (uh-huh) I know that you'll be tempted in so many ways
(Not a big ole strong minded man like me.)

I've heard about those city girls
I know you'll meet some pretty girls
And baby I'm here all alone (you better stay that way too)
Please wait till ya get back home
Don't let it happen without me (don't you worry about me)
Don't let it happen without me (you have no reason to doubt me.)

Don't let it happen without me (you know I can't live without you)
Yeah well, just tell me all about it
(No, now wait a minute chil'e listen to me
'Cause when I'm up there in that big city
I'm not gonna be thinkin' of anythin'
But little ole you, listen now.)

Baby (what) I'll be thinkin' of you
All the time I'm gone (you just better)
Baby (what honey)
I'll phone you every evening if you'll stay at home
(Why the only place I go is the grocery.)

This town is full of guys who can put big stars in your eyes
And I'll be in Chicago all alone (just make sure you are)
Please wait till I get back home
Don't let it happen without me (don't you worry about me)
Don't let it happen without me (you have no reason to doubt me.)

Don't let it happen without me
(You know I can't live without you)
Don't let it happen without me.
Don't let it happen without me.

Don't let it happen without me.
Don't let it happen without me...