[Chorus 1]
Have mercy, mercy baby
I know I've done you wrong
Have mercy, mercy baby
I know I've done you wrong
Now my heart is full of sorrow
So take me back where I belong

[Verse 1]
I've been a good-for-nothin'
I've lied and cheated too
I've been a good-for-nothin'
I've lied and cheated too
But I reap it on (?) my darling
And I don't know what to do

[Chorus 2]
So have mercy, mercy baby
Please don't slam that door
Have mercy, mercy baby
Please don't slam that door
Cause I know if you refuse me
I'll never be the same no more

[Saxophone solo]

[Chorus 1]
Have mercy, mercy baby
I know I've done you wrong
Have mercy, mercy baby
I know I've done you wrong
Now my heart is full of sorrow
So take me back where I belong

[Outro]
(crying) Have mercy! (crying)