When the letter came this morning happy teardrops filled my eyes
It had a picture of a smiling face and a ticket tucked inside
He didn't have to write one word I understood it all
The picture said, "I love you" and the ticket said, "Come home"

Well, the big ole wheels are turning as we roll on down the line
"Hey there, big conductor won't you get me there on time?"
The Kudzu vines are winding up the trees beside the road
The grass is getting greener so we must be getting close

There he stands a-waiting as the train pulls to the gate
There's so many things to ask him but they're gonna have to wait
With cap in hand he stands there every hair is combed in place
His shiny boots reflecting, the big smile on his face

Lonely hearts club tell me why do they call you lonely?
You've made me happier than I've ever been
For the price of a letter and one old faded picture
You've helped me find myself to love a man

Arm in arm he leads me to his buckboard by the tree
Hand in hand we ride to the house he built for me
He picks me up and gently carries me through the cabin door
Goodbye lonely hearts club I don't need you anymore

Lonely hearts club tell me why do they call you lonely?
You've made me happier than I've ever been
For the price of a letter and one old faded picture
You've helped me find myself to love a man

Lonely hearts club tell me why do they call you lonely?
You've made me happier than I've ever been
For the price of a letter and one old faded picture
You've helped me find myself to love a man

Lonely hearts club tell me why do they call you lonely?