They tried to make me go to rehab
But I said no, no, no
Yes I've been black but when I come back
You'll know, know, know
I ain't got the time
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
They tried to make me go to rehab 
But I won't go, go, go
I'd rather be at home with Ray
I ain't got seventy days
'Cause there's nothing, there's nothing you could teach me
That I can't learn from Mr. Hathaway
I didn't get a lot in class
But I know it don't come in a shot glass
They tried to make me go to rehab
But I said no, no, no
Yes I've been black but when I come back
You'll know, know, know
And I ain't got the time
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
They tried to make me go to rehab 
But I won't go, go, go
The man said "Why, d'yer think you're here?"
I said "I've got no idea,
You see I'm gonna, I'm gonna, lose my baby,
So I always keep a bottle near"
And he said "I just think you're depressed
Oh kiss me, here baby, and go rest"
They tried to make me go to rehab
But I said no, no, no
Yes I've been black but when I come back
You'll know, know, know
I don't ever wanna drink again
I just, ooh, I just need a friend
I'm not gonna, gonna spend ten weeks
Have everyone think I'm on the mend 
It's not just my pride
It's just 'til these tears have dried
They tried to make me go to rehab
But I said no, no, no
Yes I've been black but when I come back
You'll know, know, know
And I ain't got the time
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
They tried to make me go to rehab 
But I won't go, go, go