[Verse 1]
I haven't received a letter today
I hope for tomorrow that one's on its way
I have been dreamin' what you would say
Your arms reachin' for me on the ground where you lay

[Chorus]
I have been lonely, I have been blue
No longer am I to see you

[Verse 2]
You'll find me down by the river these days
Thinkin' about your soft tender ways
I still am dreamin' of what you would say
Your arms reachin' for me on the ground where you lay

[Chorus]
I have been lonely, I have been blue
No longer am I to see you

[Bridge]
Knowin' as soon as I see your sweet face
Won't be as mad at this dirty old place

[Chorus]
I have been lonely, I have been blue
I have been lonely, I have been blue
No longer am I to see you
[Outro]
Knowin' as soon as I see your sweet face
I won't be as mad at this wretched old place