If it hadn't been for Cotton-Eye Joe
I'ld been married long time ago
Where did [bad word] from where did you go
Where did [bad word] from Cotton-Eye Joe
If it hadn't been...

He came to town like a midwinter storm
He rode through the fields so hansome and strong
His eyes was his tools and his smile was his gun
But all he [bad word] for was having some fun

He brought disaster wherever he went
The hearts of the girls was to [bad word] broken sent
They all ran away so nobody would know
and left only men cause of Cotton-Eye Joe