I woke up this mornin', clock was striking four I woke up this mornin', clock was striking four I was itchin' so bad, had to pack my things and go I run and said, "Hear this, babe, I'm goin' cross-town to crash" Said, "Hear this, babe, I'm goin' cross-town to crash Now, if I don't quit itchin, babe, I won't be back" I'm gwine up on the mountain, I'm gonna root just like a hog Gwine up on the mountain, root just like a hog I'm gonna drink muddy water, sleep in a hollow log Mmm... Mmm... I'm gonna drink muddy water, sleep in a hollow log I'm goin' to the river, sits right on the ground I'm goin' to the river, sits right on the ground If I start itchin' too bad, jump overboard and drown