Moanin' my life slowly away Sittin' here waitin' for the new comin' day They try to cheer me as I trudge on my way Moanin' for you Can't seem to hide it and why should I try Good Lord he knows it up there in the sky A million heartaches with your last goodbye Left me moanin' for you Work these poor fingers on down to the bone When things seemed right my whole world went wrong Since I found your letter baby sayin' so long I've been moanin' for you Break (steel guitar) They find me alone at the close of the day Counting each petal from your old bouquet Guess I'll be here 'til eternity Moanin' for you This old rocking chair I have rocked it apart The last spark of flame on my fireplace is dark But this old flame that's burning deep down in my heart Keeps me moanin' for you Work these poor fingers on down to the bone When things seemed right my whole world went wrong Since I found your letter baby sayin' so long I've been moanin' for you