I went down to the Bayou, to buy you a diamond ring 
You know I got no money, but that don't mean a thing 
Here I go, where you been? 
One for the money, two gets you on the road again 
 
I left my home in Cincy, since you went away 
I went down to the Delta, but knew I could not stay 
Here I go, where you been? 
One for the money, two gets you on the road again 
 
Saved all my money, to see my honey 
I can't be trusted, I'm flat out busted 
$2 feeling, ain't so appealing 
If a man ain't worth a dime, I ain't worth 2 cents 
 
I went down to the water, I wanted to jump in 
It would clear my head but not wash away my sins 
Here I go, where you been? 
One for the money, two gets you on the road again 
 
I went back where I started to start all over again 
If I never get there, where will it ever end? 
Here I go, where you been? 
One for the money, two gets you on the road again