(She sings:)
I wish they wouldn't sing that
lonesome song
When the music's over,
the lonesome lingers on
Thought I got over you
Guess I was wrong
I wish they wouldn't sing that lonesome song

(He sings:)
I wish they wouldn't play those
lonesome strings
I just can't keep away
the memories it brings
Thought I'd forgotten you
It's been so long
I wish they wouldn't sing that lonesome song

(They sing:)
I wish they wouldn't sing those
lonesome words
That's the saddest story
I ever heard
I like the music,
don't get me wrong
I just wish they wouldn't sing that lonesome song
Yeah, I wish they wouldn't sing that lonesome song