Just like a hound dog
when the food ran out,
you went looking for another bone.
You didn't even bother
to pack your things,
you just up and left home.
Since the grocery man stopped bugging,
things are go ing strong.
You say you just came back
for a little snack
Where you gotta be puttin' me on
I didn't mind so much
when the cupboards were bare
You went hottin' on your own
I even left the key where it ought to be
But you forgot your way back home
You say you went down south
to see your rich uncle
Cryin' to get us along
and you were thinking
about me constantly
well you gotta be putting me on
you put me on your last time now
I'm gonna turn the tables around
and ain't gonna be no
more put me home
cuz I'm gonna put you down
with a stranger me
And I just can't see
why you didn't use the phone
It just cost you a dime
to ease my mind
and let me know
when you would be back home
You say the phone was busy
every time you called
I was always gone
Well, honey, hush your mouth
and head back sound
cause you gotta be putting
me on
You put me on, your last time now
I'm turning the tables around
An d it ain't gonna be
no more put me on
Cause I'm gonna put you down
Well it's strange to me, I just can't see
Why you didn't use the phone
It just cost you a dime
to ease my mind
and let me know
when you would be back home.
You say the phone was busy
every time you called.
I was always gone.
Well, honey, hush your mouth
and head back south.
Cause you gotta be putting me on,
Lord.
You gotta be putting me on, honey.
You gotta be puttin' me on
You gotta be puttin' me on