Well, I was standin' in line at the city bus stop
Soaked to the skin from ever' rain drop
I see you drivin' by just like a phantom jet
With your arm around some little brunette
You say you won't be home because you're workin' late
Honey, I'm no fool, you've been out on a date
The lipstick on your collar gives your game away
It's strawberry red and mine's pink rosé
Have mercy on me
You treat me so bad, I'm in misery
It's breakin' my heart, can't ya see?
Baby, baby, have mercy on me
Well, I called you up on the telephone
I could hear you was playin' Haggard and Jones
I knew right then that there was somethin' wrong
There's only one reason you play cheatin' songs
Have mercy on me
You treat me so bad, I'm in misery
It's breakin' my heart, can't ya see?
Baby, baby, have mercy on me
Well, I went to the bank with my little checkbook
The cashier, he gave me the strangest look
He said you ain't got no money 'cause you're overdrawn
Your man took it all and he's darn gone
Have mercy on me
You treat me so bad, I'm in misery
It's breakin' my heart, can't ya see?
Baby, baby, have mercy on me
Have mercy on me
You treat me so bad, I'm in misery
It's breakin' my heart, can't ya see?
Baby, baby, have mercy on me