Sometimes I wonder why'd I ever leave home
Sometimes I wonder why'd I ever leave home
I had a few dollars in my pocket
Oh now that little change is gone
I didn't think a city boy could be so dog-gone mean
I didn't think a city boy could be so dog-gone mean
Boy but this is the meanest place
Lord I've ever seen
I used to have a job doing spot labor every day
I used to have a job doing spot labor every day
But when I got to work this morning
Lord they packed up and moved away
I called my boss I want to know can I come back home
Yes I called my boss I want to know can I come back home
He said now you know I'm sorry son
Boy you been gone too long
Mmm hmm when in the world have I loved you
Mmm hmm when in the world have I wanted you
I guess it's just all wrapped up in a nutshell now
Oh it look like old poor son is used