Mama stood cryin’ at the back door   Papa’s lacin’ on his leavin’ shoes   Little joe’s blowin’ on the horn outdoors   I’ve seen enough, I can’t take no more   And I’m leavin’      Might go to philadelphia, pa   Might wind up in boston, I just can’t say   Got my axe in one hand   Got my greyhound ticket in the other hand   And I’m leavin’      I tell you I’m leavin’   Gonna play my blues   Yes I’m leavin’   Got nothing to lose   Well, I’m dying to get the hell out of here   Right away      Mama stood cryin’ at the back door   Papa’s lacin’ on his leavin’ shoes   Little joe’s blowin’ on the horn outdoors   I’ve seen enough, I can’t take no more   And I’m leavin’      I said I’m leavin’   Gonna play my guitar   I’m leavin’   Don’t care if I’m a big star   I’m leavin’ this old ghetto   Right away, right away