They told me doncha go down to that city. don't you go down to
That city, i say.
For there's trouble there for sure and it's no concern of yours
And it's all i have to hear them people say.

Chorus:
If you don't look around, you won't see my a-goin', see me
A-goin' that way.
If you don't look around, you'll have no way of knowin'. i don't
Think you even know what i say.

And i saw children just walkin' 'long and singin' when a voice
From behind me rang through.
Then i saw an ugly man with a mad dog in his hand. he said,
"stand right there. i'll turn him loose on you."

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So don't tell me there ain't no time for singin' 'cause i don't
Need no empty words from you.
If they're sayin' who ain't free then they're sayin' it right to
Me. so, go back home. i'll wake you when we're through.

(chorus)