While you're running around bawlin 
Or playin at clubs evry night 
You oughta be home with the one who loves you 
You know the gal who treats you right 

Tell me boys 
I want you to tell me 
Yes yes yes 

Whatcha gonna do when your baby leaves you 
Whatcha gonna do 
Whatcha gonna do when your baby leaves you 
Whatcha gonna do 
When she says her last goodbye 
I bet you wanna sit right down and cry 
Whatcha gonna do 
When your baby leaves 
Whatcha gonna do 

You come home early in the morning 
You think everybody is asleep 
She's been sitting there with her eyes wide open 
And tears are running down her cheeks 

Now tell me boys 
I want you to tell me 
Yes yes yes 
Alright 

You know my mother she done told me 
Late on one Saturday night 
She said you oughta be home with the one who loves you 
You know the gal who treats you right 

Now she said now listen son 
You know I'm your mother 
You know I wouldn't tell you nothin wrong 
But I want you 
Yes I want you to tell me 
Ooh 

Whatcha gonna do when your baby leaves you 
Whatcha gonna do 
Whatcha gonna do when your baby leaves you 
Whatcha gonna do 
Now when she says her last goodbye 
You better get right down on your knees and cry 
Whatcha gonna do when your baby leaves you 
Tell me watcha gonna do 

Whatcha gonna do 
Whatcha gonna do