I didn't mean to be untrue, didn't mean to cheat on you
At the time it didn't seem so wrong
I didn't mean to be untrue, but she reminded me of you
And you know I've been gone so long

I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it
Oh my darlin', I know I've done you wrong
I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it
Even though you've been gone so long

I didn't mean to bring you shame, didn't mean to hurt your name
At the time it didn't seem so wrong
I know that you've been lonely too, so I'm not blamin' you
'Cause I know I've been gone so long

I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it
Oh my darlin', I know I've done you wrong
I didn't mean it, I didn't mean it
Evеn though you've been gone so long