I know that I should care That I should comb my hair Try to pick up round my place Maybe even wash my face Oh, mama don't you know the blues Is like a pebble in your shoes I tried the self-help isle I even faked a smile Tried to pull myself on up By my very own bootstraps (my very own bootstraps) When I'm feeling down Only your love can bring me round ♪ Come back mama Come-on, please come back I took medicaments For my predicament Then I prayed to all the gods Still, I would have better odds If you'd come back to me Only your love can set me free If you'd come back to me Only your love can set me free If you'd come back to me Only your love can set me Free