Baby, don't go Pretty baby, please don't go I never had a mother I hardly knew my dad I've been in town for eighteen years And you're the only boy I've had I can't stay Maybe I'll be back someday Baby, don't go Pretty baby, please don't go I love you so Pretty baby, please don't go I never had no money I bought at the second hand store The way this old town life's at bay I just can't take it no more I can't stay I'm gonna be a lady someday Baby, don't go Pretty baby, please don't go I love you so Pretty baby, please don't go When I get to the city My tears will all be dried My eyes will look so pretty No one's gonna know I cried I guess I'm gonna wait Maybe I'll be back someday Baby, don't go Maybe I'll be back someday Baby, don't go Maybe I'll be back someday