I'm an ol' poor boy and I got a lot to learn
Yeah, I'm an ol' poor boy and I know I got a lot to learn
I ain't got much money, 'cause it's too hard to earn
I got a one-eyed horse and one old Jersey cow
I got a one-eyed horse, baby, and one old Jersey cow
I got one little woman and one's all the law will allow

I'm like an ol' stray dog, I'll follow everywhere you go
I'm like an ol' stray dog, I'll follow everywhere you go
I wanna please you honey, but I'm too doggone poor

Well, I love you baby and I hope you love me too
Yeah, I love you honey, I hope you love me too
Well, I love you mama, don't you know my love is true
I got a one-eyed horse and one old Jersey cow
I got a one-eyed horse and baby, one old Jersey cow
I got one little woman and one's all the law will allow