I drifted into Arkansas in the middle of September

I hadn't planned to stay for long just to visit an old friend that I remembered

Quite surprised he asked if I could stay till late October

And help him with his crops till harvest time was over

He offered me a clean white bed said that I was welcome at his table

But I told him that I'd eat outside bed down in the barn above the stables

I told him that I didn't want to be no trouble to his lovely wife

But he didn't know she was the reason that I'd come cause I loved her more than life

Oh Melinda I just had to see you one more time Melinda

I won't cause you any trouble with my stay

Oh Melinda I just had to see you one more time Melinda

One more time Melinda then I'll go away



Melinda it's so good to see you happy I had always hoped you would be

I know you couldn't help it that you loved him more than you love me

I know he's a good man and he's always been a friend of mine

And I think the world of both of you and I just had to see you one more time

Oh Melinda...

One more time Melinda then I'll go away