Oh, I know what it means to be lonesome
And I know what it means to be blue
And I know what it means to be lonesome in dreams
When there is no one there but you

Oh, my baby left me this morning
As the clock was striking four
And the sweet smiling face of my darling
Told me I'd see her no more

I cried, I cried til my heart ached
Heaven knows what I've gone through
And I'd give all I own just to have you back home
I'm lonesome, lonesome for you

Oh, I know what it means to be lonesome
I know what it means to be blue
I know what it means to be lonesome in dreams
When there is no one there but you