Mama's standin' at the old screen door
With a dish rag in her hand
Cryin' like I never seen her cry before
Like she don't understand why

I'm leavin' a lonely town
I'm leavin' a lonely town

My old man, he's workin' on his [bad word] Ain't never had much to say
Just shakes my hand and wishes me luck
And watches me walk away, yeah
I'm leavin' a lonely town

I'm leavin' a lonely town

Drivin' one last time down Main Street
Past her cafe on the square
Go slow by the window 'cause I know
She's waitin' tables in there but

I'm leavin' a lonely town
She knows I'm leavin' a lonely town
I'm leavin' a lonely town
Lord, I'm leavin' a lonely town

Mama's standin' at the old screen door
Cryin' like I never seen her cry before

Lonely town, lonely town
Lonely town