Well it was early on Friday evening, that's when my Ealase passed away Early on Friday evening, that's when my Ealase passed away She was taken away by 'r ol' cancer, and ol' Red could do nothin' for 'r that day I know the kids gonna miss you honey, and you know Red gonna miss you too The kids gonna miss you honey, and I know I'm gonna miss you too When they took your flowers out your room, ain't nothin' more none of us could do All right son, I'm gonna play it... (guitar solo) Now you know I loved you Ealase, that's why I went down and dug your grave You know I loved you Ealase, I went down and dug your grave If I live right and be right honey, I'll join you somewhere someday One more time boy... (guitar solo) Well you know I loved you Ealase, that's why I went down and dug your grave You know I loved you Ealase, that's why I went down and dug your grave If I do right and live right honey, I'll join you up there someday