Yes, I wish I was a catfish Swimming in the, oh, deep blue sea I'd have all of these good looking women Fishing after me, I mean after me Sure 'nough after me, oh, oh Lord Yes, I went down to the river Started to jump over board and drown Yes, yes, yes, got to thinking 'bout my baby I turned short around Sure 'nough short around Yes, I went to my baby's house And I sat down on her step She said, "Come on in now, Johnny Oh, Lord, my husband just now left" Husband just now left Sure enough just, sure enough Just now left, sure enough just "Got something to tell you, oh Lord, baby Baby, you know that ain't right You cook cornbread for your husband And biscuits for your man" Biscuits for your man Biscuits for your man Biscuits for your man Biscuits for your man Oh, Lord, oh Lord, baby Lord, you know I'm going away Yes, I'm going away now Now, now, baby, oh Lord Crying won't make, crying won't make Crying won't make me stay