I believe,
I believe I'll dust my broom.
I believe,
I believe I'll dust my broom.
Girlfriend, you know the (black) man you've been lovin',
girlfriend, can get my room.

I'm gon' write a letter, telephone every town I know.
I'm gon' write a letter, telephone every town I know.
He's not in West Helena, she must be in Claremont now.

I'm gettin' up in the mornin',
I believe I'll dust my broom.
I believe,
I believe I'll dust my broom.
Girlfriend, the black man you've been lovin',
girlfriend, can get my room.

I believe,
I believe that my time ain't long.
I believe,
I believe that my time ain't long.

Yes, I'm gettin' up in the mornin',
I believe I'll dust my broom.
I believe,
I believe I'll dust my broom.
Girlfriend, the black man you've been lovin',
girlfriend, can get my room.