[Verse 1]
Well, the rain is a-pourin' down in a fury
And the road is lookin' long
And the only thing that comes to mind
Is the tune of this sad song

[Refrain]
Tune of this sad song
Oh, Lord

[Verse 2]
Well, the wind is a-creepin' up my back
Through the door, through the roof, through the window crack
Tossin' and a-turnin' all night long
To the rhythm and the sound of a saddened song

[Refrain]
Saddened song
Oh, Lord

[Verse 3]
In a dream of passion, I saw a face
Of a beautiful woman in a terrible place
She looked at me and she called for you
Then she closed her eyes and she sang this tune
[Refrain]
Sang this tune
Oh, Lord