Mama's standing at the old screen door
With a dish rag in her hand
Crying like I never seen her cry before
Like she don't understand why

I'm leavin' a lonely town
I'm leavin' a lonely town

My old man he's working on his truck
Ain't never had much to say
Just shakes my hand and wishes me luck
And watches me walk away, yeah

I'm leavin' a lonely town
I'm leavin' a lonely town

Driving one last time down Main Street
Past the café on the square
Go slow by the window 'cause I know she's
Waiting tables in there, but

I’m leavin' a lonely town
She knows, I'm leavin' a lonely town
I'm leavin' a lonely town
Lord, I'm leavin' a lonely town

Mama's standing at the old screen door
Crying like I never seen her cry before
Lonely town, lonely town
Lonely town