Well I done had my fun, if I don't get well no more Yes I done had my fun, if I don't get well no more My health is failin' me, Lord I'm goin' down slow I want you to write my mother tell her the shape I'm in I want you to write my mother tell her the shape I'm in Tell her to pray for me, forgiveness for my sin Mama don't send no doctor, he can't do no good Mama don't send no doctor, he can't do no good It's all my fault now mama, I didn't do the things I should Next train south, look for my clothes on Well next train south, mama, look for my clothes on You don't see my body, all you can do is moan Mama, please don't worry, this is all in my prayer Mama, please don't worry, cause this is all in my prayer You know your son is dead gone, I just went somewhere