Before I would stand to see my baby go down
Before I would stand to see my baby go down
I would shuck all my clothes and walk the streets in my morning gown
And before I would stand to see my baby leave this town
And before I would stand to see my baby leave this town
I would beat the train to the crossin' and burn that doggone bridge down
And Dallas is hard, I don't care how you work
And Dallas is hard, I don't care how you work
There will be somebody comin' on your payday to collect
And don't never make Dallas your home
And don't never make Dallas your home
When you look for your friends, they will all be gone
