From the Jug Band Rag

ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Memphis Jug Band
MEMPHIS JUG BAND

I would not get married, tell you the reason why.
A woman is evil, do things on the sly.
You go to your home, says your dinner is hot.
She never even put the supper in the pot.

(chorus)
She's on the road again.
Just as sure as you're born she's on the road again.
She's on the road again.
Just as sure as you're born she's on the road again.

I went to my window, my window was propped.
I went to my door, I found my door was locked.
Went back to my window, I put in my head:
A great big [nigger] in my folding bed.
I pulled out my shotgun, I shot through the glass.
I never seen a little woman run so fast.

(chorus)

My friend come to my home, he put down his hat.
He smiled at her, and said "Where's your husband at?"
I don't know, He's on his way to the pen.
Come on, mama, let's get on the road again.