[Verse 1]
I received a letter that my man was dyin'
I received a letter that my man was dyin'
I caught the first plane and went home flyin'

[Verse 2]
When I got there, the folks had gathered around
When I got there, the folks had gathered around
His eyes was set and his face was full of frowns

[Verse 3]
He wasn't dead, but he was slowly dyin'
He wasn't dead, but he was slowly dyin'
And to think of him I just can't help from cryin'

[Verse 4]
I followed my daddy to the buryin' ground
I followed my daddy to the buryin' ground
I watched the pall bearers slowly let him down

[Verse 5]
That was the last time I saw my daddy's face
That was the last time I saw my daddy's face
Mama love you, sweet papa, but I wish I could take your place