From four till late I was wringin my hands and cryin From four till late I was wringin my hands and cryin I believe to my soul that your daddy's Gulfport bound From Memphis to Norfolk is a thirty six hour ride From Memphis to Norfolk is a thirty six hour ride A mans like a prisoner and he's never satisfied A woman is like a dresser some man is always ramblin through its drawers A woman is like a dresser some man is always ramblin through its drawers It cause so many men wear an apron overhaul From four until late she get with a no good bunch and clown From four until late she get with a no good bunch and clown Now, she won't do nothin but tear a good mans reputation down When I leave this town, I'm 'onna bid you fare...farewell When I leave this town, I'm 'onna bid you fare...farewell And when I return again you'll have a great long story to tell