Fare thee well Mama's gone, goodbye No use to cry No use to sigh For years, you've dogged me 'round Now's the time To let you know what's on my mind I'm going away Don't ask me why Fare thee well I've been to school Learned a brand new rule I ain't no fool I'm gonna get a man To treat me right One who'll stay home Every night Fare thee well Mama's gone, goodbye I'm gonna get a man To treat me right One who'll stay home Every night Fare thee well Fare thee well Fare thee well Mama's gone, goodbye