YouTube has a performance of this song by Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee taken from episode 34 of Pete Seeger's 1965-66 TV show "Rainbow Quest." These are the words I hear. The call-and response described by Jon W. above is omitted, and the lyrics of the bridge are different.


1. You know it's hard [to] love another man's girlfriend.
Can't see her when you want to; got to see her when you can.

CHORUS: We may be fighting a losing battle,
But havin' a lot o' fun, both tryin' to win.

2. I thought it over, these two points of view.
I found out a one-way love ain't no good for two. (CHORUS)

[BRIDGE] I watch the sun when it rise, people, until it fades away.
I have nothing but sleepless nights, oh yes, and endless days.

3. I asked my baby: should I go away?
Men wants me to leave; do you want me to stay? (CHORUS 4x)