Ain't this a pity, people ain't this a cryin' shame Ain't this a pity, people ain't this a cryin' shame Well you know it's nine below zero, she put me down for Another man Gave her all of my money, all of my love and everything I gave her all of my money, all of my love and everything Nine below zero, she put me down for another man She lied to me, she didn't tell me everything She lied to me, the woman didn't tell me everything Well you know its nine below zero cousin, she put me down For another man Ain't this a pity, people ain't this a cryin' shame Ain't this a pity, people ain't this a cryin' shame It's nine below zero, she put me down for another man (Well alright!) I'm gonna retire on the delta, layin' out there in the Fallin' rain I'm gonna retire on the delta, layin' out there in the Fallin' rain You know it's nine below zero people, and my love don't Mean a thing