written by Del McCoury

© 1990 Happy Valley Music (BMI)



Though the miles are between us

I thought our love would strengthen

As it has so many times before

But something has happened

I can see it in your eyes

I can feel my world is crumblin'

And the blues are at my door



The last letter that you wrote

Was on a blue piece of paper

That old feeling's back

The clouds are moving in



The beginning of the end is near

I feel your love has faded into darkness

It seems I have no friend

I feel the blues moving in



Oh it's not the words you wrote

That made me sad and broken-hearted

That's put me in this sad shape I'm in

Between the lines are mixed emotions

And there's teardrops on the paper

You said that's all I'll write today

I'll close for now old friend



The last letter that you wrote

Was on a blue piece of paper

That old feeling's back

The clouds are moving in



The beginning of the end is near

I feel your love has faded into darkness

It seems I have no friend

I feel the blues moving in



My state of mind is desperate

And this hole that I'm sinking in

Gets deeper while I'm digging to get out

Oh please give the right answer

To the questions I'm asking

Tell me you still love me

That would turn my world about





The last letter that you wrote

Was on a blue piece of paper

That old feeling's back

The clouds are moving in



The beginning of the end is near

I feel your love has faded into darkness

Seems I have no friend

I feel the blues moving in

I feel the blues moving in

I feel the blues moving in

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Musicians:

Jim Keltner- Drums

Roy Huskey, Jr.- Bass

Carl Jackson- Acoustic Guitar

Mark Casstevens- Acoustic Guitar

Alison Krauss- Fiddle

David Grisman- Mandolin