I believe I'll shake 'em on down I believe I'll shake 'em on down, Well I've been mistreated babe When I done quit hollerin' baby I believe I shake 'em on down Get my babe won't be late You know by that I mean seconds late Ah must I holler Must I shake

'Cause I know, yes, I know I've been mistreated I've been losing my mind I've been abused I've been confused Since my baby left me I've been mistreated I've been struck downhearted, baby You know I have

You're gonna be mine, little girl You've been through 18 years of pain I'm gonna give you a love, child You've been mistreated, little girl Even if I can't have you by my side You won't feel bad again But I swear, I swear it'll be outgrown But I swear,

You're gonna be mine, little girl, You've been through 18 years of pain. I'm gonna give you a love, child, You've been mistreated, little girl, But I swear, I swear it'll be outgrown. Even if I can't have you by my side. You won't feel bad again.

You're gonna be mine, little girl, You've been through 18 years of pain. I'm gonna give you a love, child, You've been mistreated, little girl, But I swear, I swear it'll be outgrown. Even if I can't have you by my side. You won't feel bad again.