You loved me and you made me what I am today
You loved me and you gave in every single way
You loved me and you gave it all so tenderly
You loved me and I?m a telling you now on bended knee
I'm a leavin' you baby
Mmm yeah
I'm a leavin' you baby
I was dirty and you took me home and washed my face
I was nowhere and you gave me a home and a restin' place
I was nothing and you gave me something to live for
I was nowhere
I wanna tell you now like never before
I'm a leavin' you baby
I'm a leavin' you baby
Oh yeah
I was dirty and you took me home and washed my face
I was nowhere and you gave me a home and a restin' place
I was nothing, nothing and you gave me something to live for
I was nowhere
And I'm feelin' it now like never before
Mama I'm a leavin' you baby
Mmm
I'm a leavin' you baby
Mmm
I'm a leavin' you baby
Oh yeah
I'm a leavin' you baby, leavin' you baby, leavin' you baby leavin' you baby
Time and time await
Baby
I'm a leavin' you before it's too late
I'm a leavin' you baby
Hey Hey
I'm a leavin' you baby
I can't stop the tears that you cry
I can't stop the tears that you cry
But I got to say good bye
Oh baby
I'm a leavin' you ma ma ma ma
Oh oh leavin' you baby
Mmm