Adelaide
It's been thirteen weeks since I got paid
But I believe we'll make it through somehow
We'll empty out the nickel jar
We'll drink at home, not at the bar
Oh, Adelaide
Just one more week
Please don't leave me now

Adelaide
We'll make it through, I'm not afraid
I'd take most any job, I'd pull a plough
I'd beg for handouts, I would thieve
If you'd just promise not to leave
Oh, Adelaide
Just one more week
Please don't leave me now

If you left I'd surely die
Each day I ask the good Lord why
He sent you down to keep me company
Once when I got really loaded
I asked Him why you're so devoted
And the Lord he sayeth, mister, don't ask me

Adelaide
I'd be so grateful if you stayed
I hate to see my troubles line your brow
If you'll just wait for seven days
I'll get a job and get a raise
Oh, Adelaide
Just one more week
Please don't leave me now

If you left I'd surely wither
Sometimes when you say "Come hither"
I could almost leap out of my skin
Other times when money's tight
I try to pull you close at night
You roll your eyes and pull away again

Adelaide
You took each nickel that I made
You said you'd pay the money back somehow
But you don't owe me nickel one
You've paid it back with interest, hon
Oh, Adelaide
Just one more week
Please don't leave me now