I had plenty woman then money
 But I very much short in mind

 But if I could just go back
 And start my life brand new
 Well, well, I would control myself more better
 Woo, well, well, I would know just what to do

 Used to spend a hundred dollars, just to have a big name
 I used to spend a hundred dollars, just to have a big name
 Well, well, if my woman asked me for ten dollars
 Woo, well, well, I'd give her twenty, and say, "Keep the change"

 Now people used to be so nice to me
 I often wondered why
 But now it's just, "Hello Slim"
 As they keep walkin' by

 But If I could just go back
 And start my life brand new
 Well, well, I would control myself more better
 Woo, well, well, because I know just what to do

 Yes, yes, yes, yes

 In those days I had plenty, to loan or either give
 Now in those days I had plenty, to loan or either give
 Well, well, but now things are a lot different,
 woo, well, well, from the life that I used to live