When she's on her best behavior don't be tempted by her favors Never turn your back on mother earth Towns are hurled from A to B By hands that looked so smooth to me Never turn your back on mother earth Grasp at straws that don't want grasping Gaze at clouds that come down crushing Never turn your back on mother earth Three days two nights away from my friends Amen to anything that brings quick return To my friends to my friends <♪> I'll admit I was unfaithful From now on I'll be more faithful Never turn your back on mother Never turn your back on mother Never turn your back on mother earth