Some men were born in poverty
Some were born with wealth
I was born a loving man
And I just can't help myself
The women have all made over this old boy
Ever since I was born
That's why these old Arkansas traveling
Shoes are so well worn
I've made quite a name for myself
The girls know who I am
I'm a natural actual real authentical
Arkansas loving man
Yes, I am
Now in every little town
That I've been in
The story is the same
The girls all keep on a hanging around
Playing them loving games
But sometimes I wish them women folks
Would leave this old boy alone
I've thought about catching that next greyhound
Back to my Arkansas home
But there ain't no use in kidding myself
I like the way I am
I'm a natural actual real authentical
Arkansas loving man
Oh, yes, I am
Now you look here, woman
That look in your eyes
Says maybe you love me so
But if you turn loose of my coatail
I'll get my bedroll and go
Cause I ain't nowhere near the kind
Of a fellow that'll settle down
I've got a natural talent for loving
And I'm gonna spred it around
If I ever come back your way again
Remember who I am
I'm a natural actual real authentical
Arkansas loving man
I'm a natural actual real authentical
Arkansas loving man
Yes, I am