All my life I been poor boy son,
Scratchin' for my meat
I have been kicked in my teeth,

Till the blood run hot and sweet

I seen a lot of living my friend,

And this I will repeat,
Just because you knock a man down
Don't mean that you got hime beat


It's a shame,shame,shame
Baby it's a cryin' shame


Henry nearly killed me,
'Fore they hauled his $$# in jail

Slapped me right across my face
With a flour sack full o' nails


Nearly broke my head in two
With his steel-toed boots
Shovin' all that money

Down the laundry chute

It's a shame,shame,shame

Baby it's a cryin' shame

Well, sweet little Mary Anne

With her make-up all a mess,
Picks herself up off the floor
Coughs and straightens her dress


Sayin' please,please daddy, can I
Have just a little bit more

I said sorry baby, but im headin' out
Somehow this town don't feel like home anymore


It's a shame,shame,shame
Baby it's a cryin' shame


I've seen a lot of living my friend,
And this i will repeat
Just because you knock a man down

Don't mean you got him beat