You evil‑hearted woman, you got a heart like a stone You evil‑hearted woman, you got a heart like a stone You don't mean me no good, so I leave you alone You used to be sweet, but you ain't sweet no more You used to be sweet, but you ain't sweet no more I want you to leave me alone and stay away from my door You're just like a rattler, you always ready to bite You're just like a rattler, you always ready to bite I'm going to get me a good woman who will treat me right Yes you're evil, just as evil as you can be Yes you're evil, just as evil as you can be I don't want you to cook for me no more 'cause you might poison me So be on your way evil‑hearted woman stay away from my door So be on your way evil‑hearted woman stay away from my door I done took your foolishness long enough and I don't want you no more