I'm gettin' up early mornin'
I believe I'll dust my broom
I'm gettin' up early mornin'
I believe I'll dust my broom
The gal I love
But my friend can have my room

I'm calling up a China man
I'm gonna case my lover out
I'm calling up a China boy
I'm gonna call him up everywhere
If she ain't in Ethiopia
Then she must have been in Georiga somewhere

I believe, I believe my time ain't long
I believe, I believe my time ain't long
I'm gonna leave my babe
And break up my happy home