[1] My sweetheart is gone and I'm so lonely
She said that she and I were [5] through
[1] So I started out drinking for past time
Driving nails in my [5] coffin over [1] you

I'm driving nails in my coffin
Even time I drink a bottle of booze
I'm just driving nails in my coffin
Lordy driving those nails over you

Ever since the day that we parted
I've been so sad so blue
I'm always thinking of you love
And I just can't quit drinkin' that old booze

Now you've turned me down you don't want me
There's nothing now I can lose
I'm just driving those nails in my coffin
And worrying' my darlin' over you