Baby don't go Pretty baby, please don't go I never had a mother I hardly knew my dad I been in town for 18 years And you're the only boy I've had I can't stay, maybe I'll be back someday Baby don't go Pretty baby, please don't go I love you so Pretty baby, please don't go I never had no money I bought at the second-hand store The way this old town laughs at me I just can't take it no more I can't stay, I'm gonna be a lady someday Baby don't go Pretty baby, please don't go I love you so Pretty baby, please don't go When I get to the city My tears will all be dried My eyes will look so pretty No one's gonna know I cried Yes, I'm goin' away, maybe I'll be back someday Baby don't go Baby, I'll be back someday Baby don't go Baby, I'll be back someday