It’s been like a long rainy day

I slave and I try but you grumble and you cry

And we can’t live together this a way lord lord

And we can’t live together this a way

break

I set you in the shade gave you every dime I made

What can a poor boy do

Yes I work every day and you throw it all away

I just can’t make a livin for you lord lord

And I can’t make a livin for you

break

I’ve got no use for the red rocking chair

I’ve got no sugar baby now

And since she’s been gone lord I sing this lonesome song

Got no one to rock the cradle for me now lord lord

Got no one to rock the cradle for me now

break…end