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.