I got a sweet little angel, I love the way she spread her wings Yes, I got a sweet little angel, I love the way she spread her wings Yes, when she spread her wings around me, I get joy in most everything You know I asked my baby for a nickel, And she gave me a twenty dollar bill Oh, yes, I asked my baby for a nickel, And she gave me a twenty dollar bill You know I asked her for a little drink of liquor, And she gave me a whiskey still! Ah yes, asked my baby to quit me, Well, I do believe I will die Yes, I asked my baby to quit me, Well, I do believe I will die 'Cause, if you don't love me little angel, Please, tell me the reason why.