I been a walkin', walkin' in the moonlight 
Trippin' in the starlight, Lord, and I'm feelin' down 
Walkin' in the shadows, sneakin' down a side road 
Come early mornin' I'll be there on the edge of town 

I was a thinkin', thinkin' bout a good thing 
Thinkin' bout a sweet gleam, uum, in my honey's eyes 
And I was a-sinkin', feelin' kinda lonesome 
Come early morning I'll be home at my honey's side 

I have drifted up across the mountain 
And I have stumbled down the other side 
And I've been tempted, tried and troubled 
Come early morning I'll be home and satisfied 

She give me little lovin' 
Give me little sunshine 
Make me have a good time, Lord 
When I'm feelin' blue 
I couldn't refuse her 
Well I couldn't misuse her 
Come early mornin' I'll be home 
With my honeydew 

I have drifted up across the mountains 
I have stumbled down the other side 
I've been tempted, tried and troubled 
Come early mornin' I'll be home 
And satisfied...