Last night I came home and I knocked at my door
And I called for my love as I oft had before
I called once again but no answer there came
No sweet lips to greet me no voice called my name

I couldn't believe it was true, oh, Lord
I couldn't believe it was true
My eyes filled with tears and I must have aged 10 years
I couldn't believe it was true

I left myself in and I walked to our bed
I found a note there and a message I read
The truth like a bolt from the blue then the dawn
My sweetheart had left me my darling was gone

* Refrain

The shock was so great I am quivering yet
I'll try to forgive her but I cannot forget
My heart breaking loss is another man's gain
Her happiness I hope will always remain

* Refrain