Ain't this a pity, people ain't this a cryin' shame

Ain't this a pity, people ain't this a cryin' shame

Well you know it's nine below zero, she put me down for another man

Gave her all of my money, all of my love and everything

I gave her all of my money, all of my love and everything

Nine below zero, she put me down for another man

She lied to me, she didn't tell me everything

She lied to me, the woman didn't tell me everything

Well you know its nine below zero cousin, she put me down for another man

Ain't this a pity, people ain't this a cryin' shame

Ain't this a pity, people ain't this a cryin' shame

It's nine below zero, she put me down for another man

(Well alright!)

I'm gonna retire on the delta, layin' out there in the fallin' rain

I'm gonna retire on the delta, layin' out there in the fallin' rain

You know it's nine below zero people, and my love don't mean a thing