There'll be some sad singin' and some slow ridin' the next time you come a-staggerin' inThere'll be some coffee drinkin' and some flowers bringin' if you don't tell me where you've beenYou pat my cheek and kiss me quick and you go struttin' outAt two when you come draggin' in with your shirt-tail hangin' outThere'll be some sad singin' and some slow ridin' the next time you come a-staggerin' inThere'll be some sad singin' and some slow ridin' the next time you come a-staggerin' inThere'll be some coffee drinkin' and some flowers bringin' if you don't tell me where you've beenNext payday when you cash your check and buy drinks for the crowdYou better save back just enough to buy yourself a sproutCause there'll be sad singin' and some slow ridin' the next time you come a-staggerin' inThere'll be some sad singin' and some slow ridin' the next time you come a-staggerin' inThere'll be some sad singin' and some slow ridin' the next time you come a-staggerin' inThere'll be some coffee drinkin' and some flowers bringin' but you won't drink or smell any thenWhen I asked you for a helpin' hand you looked at me alarmedYou asked me what I thought that was hangin' on your armThere'll be some sad singin' and some slow ridin' the next time you come a-staggerin' inThe next time you come a-staggerin' in