Sittin' in my bedroom late last night 
Got into bed and turned out the light 
Decided to call my baby on the telephone 
All I got was a busy tone 
It's off the hook 
It's off the hook 
It's off the hook 
It's off the hook 
It's off the hook 

Talkin' so long she upset my mind 
Why are you talkin' such a long time 
Maybe she's sleepin' maybe she's ill 
Phones disconnected unpaid bill 
It's off the hook 
It's off the... 

Don't wanna see her, 'fraid o' what I'd find 
Tired of lettin' her upset me all the time 
Back into bed, started readin' my book 
Take my phone right off the hook 
It's off the hook 
It's off the...