Fare thee well, mama's gone, goodbyeNo use to cry, no use to sighFor years you've dogged me 'roundNow's the time to let you know what's on my mindI'm going away, don't ask me whyFare thee well, I've been to schoolLearned a brand new ruleI ain't no foolI'm gonna get a man to treat me rightOne who'll stay home every nightFare thee well, mama's gone, goodbyeI'm gonna get a man to treat me rightOne who'll stay home every nightFare thee well, fare thee wellFare thee well, mama's gone, goodbye