I woke up early this morning, I could hardly get out of my bed I woke up early this morning, I could hardly get out of my bed I looked down at my little baby, folks and this is what she said Well I'm leaving you early in the morning, Lightnin' and cryin' won't make me stay Well I'm leaving you early in the morning, Lightnin' and cryin' won't make me stay I didn't know you cry lightnin', .... you gonna drive me away Blow your harmonica son I said that's alright bay, darling that's alright for you Oh that is alright baby, darling that's alright for you You know poor lightnin' love you mama, why you treat me like you do