Mama, Mama, listen to me, treat me better than you did before, I don't have time to be your keeper and I'm not gonna cry anymore. Baby, baby, you're so pretty, and just can't help but fall for you, my first mistake was to let you blind me, don't worry Mama, he'll make it through. Mama, Mama, listen to me, treat me better than you did before, I don't have time to be your keeper and I'm not gonna cry anymore. Baby, baby, don't you worry, gypsy woman told me true, if I catch you running around, she's gonna lay a spell on you. You used to come in late at night, now tell me that you, you couldn't sleep, if I find out you've been cheating on me, better pray the Lord your soul to keep. Mama, Mama, listen to me, treat me better than you did before, I don't have time to be your keeper and I'm not gonna cry anymore. Mama, Mama, listen to me, treat me better than you did before, I don't have time to be your keeper and I'm not gonna cry, not gonna cry, not gonna cry anymore. Mama, Mama, listen to me, treat me better than you did before, I don't have time to be your keeper and I'm not gonna cry anymore.