..i've been mistreated.. 
..I've been abused..
..i've been [bad word] downhearted, baby..
..i've been confused..
..'cause i know, yes, i know..
..i've been mistreated..
..since my baby left me..
..i've been losing my mind..

..i've been lonely..
..i've been cold..
..i've been looking for a woman..
..to have and hold..
..'cause i know, yes, i know..
..i've been mistreated..
..since my baby left me..
..i've been losing my mind..