I have had my fun If I don't get well no more Yes, I had my fun If I don't get well, no more Get well, no more Yes, my health is failing me And I'm going down slow
Please write my mother Tell her the shape I'm in Ple-eee-ase write my mother Lord, Lord, Lord Tell her the shape I'm in Tell her to pray for me Forgive me of all my sin
On the next train south Look for my clothes, home On the next train south Look for my clothes, home (Oh yeah!) If you don't see my body All you can do is moan
(guitar & instrumental)
'Lord have mercy'
Mother, please don't worry This is all in my prayers Yes, mother please don't worry This is all in my prayer You do say you got a son Out in the world, somewhere.
