I've been down so long I think I'm gon' lose my mind I've been down so long My friend said I'm gonna lose my mind Since you been gone Walkin' the street, I'm cryin' I'm gonna thumb me a ride Right down the road I go I'm gonna thumb me a ride Right down the road I go She treat me so evil Can't stay here no more I'm gonna thumb me a ride Back down the road I'll go I'm gonna thumb me a ride Back down the road I'll go Treat me so evil Can't stay here no mo' After a while You gon' want me like I want you After a while You gon' want me like I want you I'm gon' keep on walkin' I ain't got 'nuff for you to do