When I was young, my momma always told me I still hear her advice She said don't ever bet against your feelings Always think twice Don't go and throw your love away To some man just for the night Promises, promises, don't waste your time If his intentions don't feel right Your reputation follows you wherever you go Don't get a bad reputation Your reputation can't be bought, it can't be sold Don't get a bad reputation Don't need a bad reputation I'm so thankful momma I am waiting To find someone who Was looking in the same direction That you pointed to I'll never turn and walk away If my heart gives me the sign When the one, comes along He'll understand That the wait was worth the while Your reputation follows you wherever you go Don't get a bad reputation Your reputation can't be bought, it can't be sold Don't get a bad reputation Don't need a bad reputation (Momma said, she said) Listen to me, listen to me, listen to me, listen to me Listen to me, listen to me, listen to me, listen to me Your reputation follows you wherever you go Don't get a bad reputation Your reputation can't be bought, it can't be sold Don't get a bad reputation Don't need a bad reputation..