Faro, you used to dog me, used to drive me like a cow Now, you used to dog me, used to drive me like a cow But now, you can't drive me, 'cause you don't know how From now on, mama, I tell you just like that From now on, mama, I tell you just like that If you hit my dog, sure gwine to kick your cat From now on, mama, I ain't gwine to have no rule From now on, mama, I ain't gwine to have no rule I'm gonna get hard-headed and act just like a doggone mule From now on, mama, you gonna do what I say From now on, mama, you must do what I say You must understand, you can't have your way From now on, mama, this way you got a-doin' From now on, mama, this way you got a-doin' Sugar, you better stop it, Lord, it's sure gonna be your ruin From now on, mama, starting from this very day From now on, mama, starting from this very day I'm gonna get someone who can drive my blues away I want her to drive them off so they won't come back no more Want her to drive them off so they won't come back no more From now on, mama, I said, "I'm gonna let you go"