I can't read; I can't write.   Can't relax; can't get uptight
I can't drink; I can't fight.  I can't stay up all night

I've got the "didn't get up this mornin'" blues.

I'm not happy; I'm not sad.  I'm not good and I'm not bad
I'm not big; I'm not small.  I'm not anything at all

I've got the "didn't get up this mornin'" blues.

When the sun came up this morning, I bid you all adieu.
I've got the didn't get up this mornin' blues.

I can't lose; I can't win.  I can't find grace and I can't sin
Can't love; can't hate.  I can't even speculate
I can't cry; I can't pray.  I can't tell the night from day.
Can't laugh; Can't sing.  Can't do most everything.

I've got the didn't get up this mornin' blues.

When the sun came up this morning, I bid you all adieu.
I've got the didn't get up this mornin' blues.
I've got the didn't get up this mornin' blues.