Mom, I won't go far tonight I won't be out too late Got five dollars in my jeans And I got me a brand new date She says: Henry! Leave that gal alone She's not for you, she won't be true. You better stay at home Honey, won't you marry me Pops got lots of dough Today I'll follow him to his shoes And then we'll make a go But she says: Henry! Leave that gal alone She's not for you, she won't be true You better stay at home Well my mama, she was right All we do is fight She said: Now son, you better play it cool For me, I was a fool She says: Henry! (I hear ya!) Leave that gal alone She's not for you, she won't be true You better stay at home