[Verse 1]
Oh, the moonlight so bright makes me lonely tonight
Everything seems to make me feel blue, dear
I am downhearted now, I am lonesome somehow
'cause you are proving untrue

[Chorus]
Why should I be so lonely?
Why should I be sad?
Though another is taking from me
The best pal I've ever had
She's taking the sunshine with her
Leaving the clouds for me
But why should I be so lonesome
When there's nobody lonesome for me?

[Interlude]

[Verse 2]
Oh, the violets so blue are calling for you
The roses so sweet make me lonely
They bring to my mind the sweet, happy time
When your love was only for me

[Chorus]
She's taking the sunshine with her
Leaving the clouds for me
But why should I be so lonesome
When there's nobody lonesome for me?