My troublin' mind tonight is drifting To a cottage far away And as restless cattle wander I can hear a sweet voice say "You are leaving, Jack, your darling With lonesome broken heart But I'll wait in Lonesome Valley Tho' we may be far apart." Yes so well do I remember Of the night we say goodbye There were teardrops on your cheeks, dear, As I left your loving side. But when round up time is over Whether skies are dark or fair I'll ride back to Lonesome Valley For I know I'll find you there. You are my queen of Lonesome Valley By your side I know no care Nights out on the lonesome prairie You have been my guiding star. Soon my faithful paint I'll saddle And beneath the western sky I'll ride back to Lonesome Valley And you'll be my blushing bride.