[Verse 1]
I work all day [?] down in a ditch
Tryin' to get you money just to getcha your fix
And when I get home, huh, you look at me and frown
You don't do a damn thing but steady act a clown

[Chorus]
But I love you
Lord he knows I care
And that is why
That is why
That is why
That is why
That is why I've got the blues
It's you I can't stand to lose

[Verse 2]
I work hard everyday and bring you all my pay
But still you keep tryin' to run and throw me away
I guess I better pack up, child and hit the road
'Cause I done got tired of carryin' this load

[Chorus]
But I love you
Lord knows I care
And that is why
That is why
That is why
That is why
That is why I've got the blues
It's you I can't stand to lose

[Musical bridge]

[Verse 3]
You've got one more chance, darlin' get yourself together
'Cause I'm gonna put your big black self out in the weather
I mean I'm gonna let your big fat ass back around
And you'll really appreciate havin' me around

[Chorus]
GirI love you
Lord knows I care
And that is why
That is why
That is why
That is why
That is why I've got the blues
It's you I can't stand to lose