[Verse 1]
I hurried home from work today
Just to find him packing
It seems my prayer's been answered here
Though our affair is lacking

[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause again
My tears attempt to stay
And make for us a brighter
Much brighter day

[Chorus]
What'll I do when you're gone, baby?
What'll I do when you're gone?
What'll I do when you're gone, baby?
You're gone away

[Verse 2]
A summer walk with you alone
So close to God, it's true
That special kiss and a little smile
Will last a whole life through

[Pre-Chorus]
So let's hold on to our brighter day
And don't let it ever, ever, ever slip away
[Chorus]
What'll I do when you're gone, baby?
What'll I do when you're gone?
What'll I do when you're gone, baby? (baby)
You're gone away

[Pre-Chorus]
So let's hold on to our brighter day
And don't let it ever, ever, ever slip away

[Chorus]
What'll I do when you're gone, baby?
What'll I do when you're gone?
What'll I do when you're gone, baby?
You're gone away

[Bridge]
What'll I do
What'll I do
What'll I do
You're gone away

[Chorus]
What'll I do when you're gone, baby?
What'll I do when you're gone?
What'll I do when you're gone, baby?
You're gone, you're gone away
What'll I do when you're gone, baby?