Ain't no need-a goin' no further, brother Ain't no need-a goin' no further, man Told you back in forty-five you had better quit that jive Ain't no need-a goin' no further, man Ain't no need-a goin' no further, brother Ain't no need-a goin' no further, man You thought you was pretty slick, takin' everybody's chick Ain't no need-a goin' no further, brother Ain't no need-a goin' no further, brother Ain't no need-a goin' no further, man You had diamonds and Cadillac cars Tourin' the world and settin' up bars Ain't no need-a goin' no further, now Ain't no need-a goin' no further, brother Ain't no need-a goin' no further, man Your money's gone and your health is bad All you can tell is the fun you had Ain't no need-a goin' no further, now No, ain't no need-a goin' no further, now