I'm a poor gal long way from home 'fore I get to heaven got a way to roam

And when I get there gonna take off my shoes got nothin' now & nothin' to lose

All day long you heard me moan you can tell my friends when I am gone

A dollar for some bacon a nickel for the lard I'd like to buy some more but times are hard



You work me lateyou work me soon

Sometimes you work me by the light of the moon

You work me lateyou work me soon

Sometimes you work me by the light of the moon



Going to see my long haired babe

Got her a dress on the last pay day

Gonna treat her nice gonna treat her fine

Gonna take her home on the railroad line

Gonna treat her nice gonna treat her fine

Take her home on the railroad line



You work me lateyou work me soon

Sometimes you work me by the light of the moon

You work me lateyou work me soon

Sometimes you work me by the light of the moon