When I first met you you were sweet as a dove:
Soft skin, the hair, those smilin’ eyes.
But then the day come I told you I loved you -
I never saw your other side.
About that time your devil started creep-creepin’ up on you,
And he said, “he’s ours, let’s have a little fun!”
You thought you’d have me like a toad in your hand.
But I said, “no, no, no, no, ma’am! I told her baby, listen,”
I couldn’t take you along for the ride.
You never did no good for me.
But now I’m free, said I’m free as a bird.
Sit back and watch this bad boy run!
Now I know you’ll make me wrong for taking to the road,
When your wagon’s in such bad repair.
But I ain’t no mechanic with his back to the ground;
Ain’t gonna be no monkey wrench.
About that time your devil started creep-creepin’ up on you
And he said, “looks like he’s tryin’ to make a run.”
You tried to stop me gave it all that you had,
But I said, “no, no, no, no, ma’am! I told her baby, listen,”
I couldn’t take you along for the ride.
You never did no good for me.
But now I’m free, said I’m free as a bird.
Sit back and watch this bad boy run!
You know you held me down you pushed me to the ground.
I never stood no fightin’ chance.
But then it dawned on me I gotta break your spell,
So I took flight without a backward glance, cause,
I couldn’t take you along for the ride.
You never did no good for me.
But now I’m free, said I’m free as a bird.
Sit back and watch this bad boy run!
You make me wrong, but I only get stronger.
Sit back and watch this bad boy run!
Sit back and watch this bad boy run!
Sit back and watch this bad boy run!