You've been searchin' all of your life For a good good woman that'll treat you right But now that I'm here, you can't understand I'm the only one that can love you, love you like no one can You'll be lonely (you'll be lonely) After I'm gone (after I'm gone) You'll be lonely (you'll be lonely) After I'm gone (after I'm gone) Now didn't I tell you, in my lovin' arms When you was down and out yeah, and lost all of your charm You let me feed you, keep you warm at night It's gonna come around baby, it's your time to cry You've been searchin' all of your life For a good good woman that'll treat you right But now that I'm here, you can't understand I'm the only one that can love you, love you like no one can Don't go hungry After I'm gone Cry my a river After I'm gone