(by Linda Thompson)

G Dm x2

G G/F# Em
I had a voice clear and true
G G/F# Em
I chided and scolded and lied about you
F C
Never held my wicked tongue
G# G A
And now that voice is gone

I had a son looked like you
He did my bidding and paid me my due
Slaved away morning and night
But he ran away and he’s gone

C
Lonely life, where is thy sting
Lonely life, there’s no such thing
D B7 x21212 E
Here’s a help to the solitary traveller
D
to the solitary traveller

I once had a man love me well
I drew him to me and cast my spell
I was disdainful he sickened so painful
and now that man is gone

Lonely life, where is thy sting
Lonely life, there’s no such thing
Here’s a help to the solitary traveller
to the solitary traveller

[Bridge]

I’m alone now. You think I’d be sad
No voice, no son, no man to be had
You’re wrong as can be boys.
I’ves all my time free boys
All of my troubles are gone

Lonely life, where is thy sting
Lonely life, there’s no such thing
Here’s a help to the solitary traveller
to the solitary traveller

Lonely life, where is thy sting
Lonely life
Lonely life, there’s no such thing
Lonely life