ain t no need a goin no further brother ain t no need a goin no further man told you back in forty five you had better quit that jive ain t no need a goin no further man ain t no need a goin no further brother ain t no need a goin no further man you thought you was pretty slick takin everybody s chick ain t no need a goin no further brother ain t no need a goin no further brother ain t no need a goin no further man you had diamonds and cadillac cars tourin the world and settin up bars ain t no need a goin no further now ain t no need a goin no further brother ain t no need a goin no further man your money s gone and your health is bad all you can tell is the fun you had ain t no need a goin no further now no ain t no need a goin no further now