[Verse 1]
I worry all day, I worry all night
Every time my man comes home, he wants to fuss and fight
When I pick up the paper to read about the news
Just as I'm satisfied, yonder comes the blues

[Verse 2]
I went down to the river each and every day
Trying to keep from crying' and do my self away
I walked and walked till I wore out my shoes
I can't walk no further, yonder comes the blues

[Verse 3]
Some folks never worry, things all go all right
Or lay down on that sofa, weep and cry all night
When I get a letter, it never brings good news
Every time I see the mail, babe, yonder comes the blues

[Verse 4]
Go back blues don't come this way
Oughta give me something else beside the blues all day
Every man I love, I've been refused
And when I want some loving yonder comes the blues

[Verse 5]
People have different blues and think their mighty bad
But blues that bother me are the worst I've ever had
I've been disgusted and all confused
Every time I look around yonder come those blues