Lonesome, lonesome,

Yes I'm sinkin', sinkin', sinkin' down below my grave

Done had a good time, but Lord how I done paid



Cause the rising sun ain't gonna shine no mo'

No the rising sun ain't gonna shine no mo'

Well it's dark and dreary, no matter where I go



Well the lights in my room even refuse to shine

Oh the lights in my room even refuse to shine

If my baby don't come back, I know I'll be doin' time



Because ooooh, I can't stand no more

Mmm-mmm, I can't stand no more

Well he quit me for my best friend, and don't come to see me no more



Tell all my good friends, cause I know I can't last long

Tell all my good friends, I know I can't last long

Please don't you wait, for I'll be dead and gone



Mmmmmmmm, -

Ooo-oooh, -

Mmmmmmmm, -

Mmmmmmmm,

Please don't you wait, cause I know I'll be dead and gone