[Verse 1]
I worry all day, I worry all night
Every time my man comes home, he wants to fuss and fight
When I pick up the paper to read the news
Just when I'm satisfied, yonder come the blues

[Verse 2]
I went down to the river each and every day
Tryin' to keep from cryin' and grieve myself away
I walked and walked 'til I wore out my shoes
I can't walk no further, yonder come the blues

[Verse 3]
Some folks never worry, things all goin' alright
Poor me, lie down and suffer, weep and cry all night
When I get a letter, it never brings good news
Every time I see the mailman, yonder come the blues

[Verse 4]
Go back, blues, don't come this way
Lordy, give me something else besides the blues all day
Every man I've loved, I've been refused
And when I want some lovin', yonder come the blues

[Verse 5]
People have different blues and think they're mighty bad
But blues about a man, the worst I've ever had
I've been disgusted and all confused
Every time I look around, yonder come the blues