went to the gypsy, get my hambone done, gypsy said johnny now ya, sure need one.
must I holler, must I shake 'em on down? well so tired, so tired and hungry, believe I'll shake 'em on down.

woke up this morning with the risin' sun, train don't work gonna be some walkin' done
must I holler, must I shake 'em on down? well so tired, so tired and hungry, believe I'll shake 'em on down.

cream that corn, score the chard, work 'at churnin' til the butter come
must I holler, must I shake 'em on down? well so tired, so tired and hungry, believe I'll shake 'em on down.

I ain't good lookin' baby, ain't the clothes I wear. But good kind treatment sure take ya anywhere.
must I holler, must I shake 'em on down? well so tired, so tired and hungry, believe I'll shake 'em on down.