Back on my own again,
I just can't win.
I'm all alone again
Without a friend.
I've tried everything,
Except to lose my will.
But all this wanderin'
Leaves me lonesome still.

I've travelled every way,
Far as you can go.
But all I've got are memories
In my lonesome soul.
I loved more than once,
And broke the hearts of a few.
I'm on my own again.
Lord, what can I do?

Back on my own again,
I just can't win.
I'm all alone again
Without a friend.
I've tried everything,
Except to lose my will.
But all this wanderin'
Leaves me lonesome still.

Once I tried to stay
In my woman's arms.
But I had to run away
In case I done her harm.
'Cause I know what I am
And I've had my fail.
I never could give a damn,
Now I'm lonesome still.

Back on my own again,
I just can't win.
I'm all alone again
Without a friend.
I've tried everything,
Except to lose my will.
But all this wanderin'
Leaves me lonesome still.