I wish I had me a fast-footed horse; a veil to wrap my mind. I wish I had me a tiny little whip and a heart that could close like a coat.
Take my mother home; take my mother on home
I ain’t free; never mind about me Take my mother home.
Take my father home; let my father see his home
I ain’t free; don’t worry about me Take my father home.
Take my sister home; lead my sister home
I ain’t free; forget about me Take my sister home.
Take my brother home; show him the way to get home
I ain’t free; it don’t matter about me Take my brother home.
Take my baby home; take my baby home
I ain’t free and I never will be Take my pretty baby on home.
Home. Home.
I can stay here all alone if you
Take my mother home.