If you've got a girl
Don't make her think that her love's for free
You'll lose her that way
That's how a friend stole my girl from me
That was my crime
You've got to pay your love on time
It was one of those nights
I left her thinking she had a doubt
While I was out working
Jimmy came over and worked it out
Don't get behind
You've got to pay your love on time
Save your money, boy, to pay the rent
Only love will keep her heart content
I got my girl back
She say that Jimmy ain't worth a dime
Well, that may be true
But he cost me all of my peace of mind
Don't get behind
You've got to pay your love on time
You've got to pay your love on time