Yes, I got the blues, and it hurts me deep inside;
Yes, I get the blues, and it hurts me deep inside;
That's why I'm gonna pack my bags,
I'm gonna leave this town and ride.

Last night I lay sleepin', I tell you babe, I was sleepin' by myself;
Last night I lay sleepin', I tell you babe, I was sleepin' by myself;
The one I really love with
is on the other side of town sleepin' with somebody else.

I love my baby, yeah, God only knows I do;
I love my baby, I love my baby, gonna tell the world I know I do;
That's why I'm gonna leave my woman,
Yeah, and tell the world I know it's true.