[Verse 1: Dolly Parton]
He thumbed his way
From L.A. back to Knoxville
He found out those bright lights
Ain't where he belongs
From a phone booth in the rain
He called to tell me
He had a change of dreams
He's coming home
But I told him not to bother 'cause I'm gone

[Chorus: Ronnie Milsap & Dolly Parton]
Smoky mountain rain
Keeps on falling, keeps on falling
I keep on calling, no need calling
Her name, just forget my name
Yeah, smoky mountain rain
I'll keep on searching, keep on searching
I can't go on hurting, I know you're hurting
Hurting this way, but you threw me away
She's somewhere in the smokey mountain rain

[Verse 2: Ronnie Milsap]
I waved a diesel down outside a cafe
He said that he was going
As far as Gatlinburg
I climbed up in the cab
All wet and cold and lonely
I wiped my eyes
And told him about her
I've got to find her
Can you make these big wheels burn right now?
[Chorus: Ronnie Milsap & Dolly Parton]
Smoky mountain rain
Keeps on falling, keeps on falling
I keep on calling, keep on calling
Calling her name, but it ain't the same
Smoky mountain rain
I'll keep on searching, keep on searching
I can't go on hurting, I know you're hurting
Hurting this way, turn abouts, fair play
She's somewhere in the smokey mountain rain

[Bridge: Ronnie Milsap & Dolly Parton]
Listen, I can't blame her for letting go
A woman needs someone warm to hold
I feel the rain running down my face
Gotta find her no matter what it takes
It's too late, 'cause I will

[Chorus: Ronnie Milsap & Dolly Parton]
Oh, oh, oh
Smoky mountain rain
Keeps on falling, just keeps on falling
I keep on calling, no need calling
Calling her name, just forget my name
(I'll find her)
Smoky mountain rain
I'll keep on searching, there's no need searching
I can't go on hurting, I'm sorry you're hurting
Hurting this way, what can I say?
(Gonna change her life)
Smokey mountain rain
Smokey mountain rain
I keep on calling, calling, calling, calling her name
Forget my name
(Gonna change her life)