Lord knows I've done my best to fulfil your every request
I don't have much money, I declare woman I've given you every dime
You see, baby when you had a broken heart
I played like a carpenter amd mended the broken parts
When you needed love I was always there
I came to your rescue at time of despair
Now, if you wanna leave all this you better be sure that you know what you're doing
Look, before you do I want you to check this out
I want you to listen to me real carefully now, listen to everything I say
It is I who pay the rent man when he comes
I who pay the gas and light bill when it's time
I who buy the food and clothes for the kids
I who walk the floor at night with the baby when he cries
You'll never find another to do these things
Yet you still find time to fuss and complain
You may have an adoration to hold
But if you leave me for him may God have mercy on your soul
If you should leave me baby, you better be sure now, be, be, be, be
Better be sure that you know what you're doing
