G 
Mamas 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 
  
    Em        C          G 
I’m leavin’ a lonely town 
    Em        C          G 
I’m leavin’ a lonely town 
 
G 
My old man he’s workin’ on his truck 
Ain’t never had much to say 
Just shakes my hand and wishes me luck 
And watches me walk away, yeah 
 
    Em        C          G 
I’m leavin’ a lonely town 
    Em        C          G 
I’m leavin’ a lonely town 
 
G 
Drivin’ one last time down Main Street 
Past the cafe' on the square 
Go slow by the window ‘cause I know she’s 
Waitin’ tables in there, but 
 
    Em        C          G 
I’m leavin’ a lonely town 
               Em        C          G 
She knows, I’m leavin’ a lonely town 
    Em        C	         G 
I’m leavin’ a lonely town 
          Em         C         G 
Lord, I’m leavin’ a lonely town 
 
G 
Mama’s standin’ at the old screen door 
Cryin’ like I never seen her cry before 
 
Em     C     G     
Lonely town, 
Em     C     G    
Lonely town 
Em     C     G 
Lonely town