Standard (EADGBE)

 Baby don't go, pretty baby please don't go

I never had a mother, I hardly knew my dad

I've been in town for 18 years

You're the only boy I've had

 I can't stay, maybe I'll be back some day

 Baby don't go, pretty baby please don't go

 I love you so, pretty baby please don't go

I never had no money, I bought at the second hand store

The way this old town laughs at me

I just can't take it no more

 I can't stay, I'm gonna be a lady some day

 Baby don't go, pretty baby please don't go

 I love you so, pretty baby please don't go

When I get to the city, my tears will all be dry

My eyes will look so pretty

No one's gonna know I cried

 Yes I'm goin' away, maybe I'll be back some day

 Baby don't go, maybe I'll be back some day