(*Johnny Horton) It's a long rocky road that has no turnin'* When the one you love proves untrue You just sit home alone by your telephone Cryin' your heart out for someone proves untrue It's a long rocky road that has no turnin' Teardrops on my pillow tell me so There's no use to be sayin', I haven't been prayin' For something, my treasure, and know I cannot hold Be faithful, little Darlin', that's what I used to say But you paid no attention, you just went on your way Oh, it's a long rocky road that has no turnin' This yearnin', Dear, I hope for you There's no use to me sighin', no use to me cryin' I'll travel alone for I'm lost without you [*Solo:] It's a long rocky road that has no turnin' Teardrops on my pillow tell me so There's no use to be sayin', I haven't been prayin' For something, my treasure, and know I cannot hold Be faithful, little Darlin', that's what I used to say But you paid no attention, you just went on your way Oh, it's a long rocky road that has no turnin' This yearnin', Dear, I hope for you There's no use to me sighin', no use to me cryin' I'll travel alone for I'm lost without you