(Verse 1)

When I said I love you, I meant I love you,

But how come my heart feels so doggone blue?

I came with nothing, I’ll leave with nothing,

But I sure thought my dreams were comin’ true.

I want you, darlin’, I need you, darlin’,

But somehow I’m feelin’ mighty used.

When I said I love you, I meant I love you,

But how come my heart feels so doggone blue?

(Verse 2)

Each night I’m prayin’, Lord knows I’m sayin’,

That one day soon you’ll change your tune.

The nights get longer, my heart gets weaker,

I’m howlin’ at that lonesome moon.

I ain’t askin’ for gold or silver,

Just a smile to chase away these blues.

When I said I love you, I meant I love you,

How ‘bout givin’ me some happy news?

(Bridge)

I’ve walked this road, boots worn and dusty,

Tryin’ to find my way back home to you.

But every mile just feels more lonely,

And every dream’s a shade of blue.

(Verse 3)

If love’s a gamble, I lost my wager,

But still I’d bet it all again on you.

So if there’s mercy in your heart, now baby,

Tell me that your love is true.

‘Cause when I said I love you, I meant I love you,

But I’m tired of singin’ these lonesome blues.

(Tag)

Yeah, when I said I love you, I meant I love you,

So how ‘bout givin’ me some happy news?