(originally by Big Joe Williams)

I'm gon' get up in the mo'nin' 
Hit the Highway 49 
I'm gon' get up in the mo'nin 
Hit Highway 49 
I be lookin' for my baby 
Melvina's down on my mind 

First, I'm gon' stop at the whiskey store 
I'm gonna buy me a jug-a wine 
First, I'm gon' stop at the whiskey store 
I'm gonna buy me a jug-a wine 
I'm gon' hit the highway 

They call, Highway 49 

(Look out) 

It'll be so early in the mo'nin' 
When I go rollin' in Jackson town (down) 
It'll be so early in the mo'nin' 
When I go rollin' in Jackson town 
I'll be lookin' for, Melvina 
They said she can't be found 

Melvina, my sweet woman 
You know she stays on my mind 
Melvina, my sweet woman 
You know she stays on my mind 
If I can't find that woman 
I'm gon' sit down and drink my wine.