The girl I love don't pay me no mind
The girl I love don't pay me no mind
Oh sweetheart divine put your little hand in mine
The girl I love don't pay me no mind

The girl I love done left this town
The girl I love done left this town
She left this town says I'm Alabama bound
The girl I love done left this town

* Refrain

When I'm gone don't wear no black
When I'm gone don't wear no black
Oh don't wear no black for you know I'll be back
When I'm gone don't wear no black

* Refrain