Ain't no use, baby I'm leaving the scene Ain't no use, baby You're too doggone mean Yes, I'm tired of paying dues Having the blues Hitting bad news Ain't no use, baby Ain't no use, baby I'm leaving town Ain't no use, daddy I'm putting you down I'm gonna change my name Things won't be the same 'Cause I'm tired of playing your game Ain't no use, baby; I tell you, ain't no use I tried all these years; Lord knows I've tried Yes, and I cried deep down inside But, daddy, why complain? It's all over and you're to blame, yeah, yeah Ain't no use, baby Shed them tears Ain't no use, baby I cried for years, for too many years You done had your fun Ain't no use Ain't no use Ain't no use, daddy Ain't no use