Since you're gone I'm all alone - stop
Just can't make it on my own - stop
Operator, did you get the line?
Rush a cable, for I've got no time

Gotta send a telegram
Telegram to my baby
Yes, I'm gonna send a telegram
Telegram, and then maybe
He won't keep me yearnin'

Tonight he'll be on his way
Tomorrow he'll be here to stay
Help me, ma'am, I can't wait another day

Please forgive the things I said - stop
Didn't mean to make you sad - stop
Operator, I'll pay any rate
If my message will not be too late

Gotta send a telegram
Telegram to my baby
Yes, I'm gonna send a telegram
Telegram, and then maybe
He won't keep me yearnin'

Tonight he'll be on his way
Tomorrow he'll be here to stay
Help me, ma'am, I can't wait another day

I was such a fool to let him go
Too proud to show that I love him so

Gotta send a telegram
Telegram to my baby
Yes, I'm gonna send a telegram
Telegram, and then maybe
He won't keep me yearnin'

Tonight he'll be on his way
Tomorrow he'll be here to stay
Help me, ma'am, gotta send a telegram