Mama told me not to, I did anyway. Misbehavin'
Daddy said don't, but I said I'm gonna. Misbehavin'
Pies on the windowsill, swimmin' in the crick
Catchin' crawdads and playin' with a stick
I wore lipstick, and I got caught shavin'
Just two little country kids outside Misbehavin'
Teacher said don't, but I said it anyway. Misbehavin'
Preacher said no, if you do, you're gonna pay. Misbehavin'
Kickin' and spittin' and cussin' out loud
Runnin' through the house with a pickle in my mouth
Playin' in the street, look at me outside wavin'
Just two little kids out there Misbehavin'
We thought we's just messing around
'Til we met that man in the thorny crown
He taught us that tricks and mischief lead to Satan
So from now on there's no Misbehavin'
Mama won't you look how I've been good now. I'm behavin'
Daddy won't you listen, don't go missin'. I'm behavin'
I comb my hair, and I brush my teeth
I make my bed, and I eat my greens
I wash my hands to keep away from Satan
So no more tricks, and no more Misbehavin'
No more tricks, and no more Misbehavin'