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WALKING THE FLOOR OVER YOU
Words and music by Ernest Tubb
As recorded by Ernest Tubb, 1941. (Decca 5958 A, Decca 46006)

1. You left me and you went away.
You said you’d be back in just a day.
You’ve broken your promise and you left me here alone,
I don’t know why you did, dear, but I do know that you’re gone.

CHORUS: I’m walking the floor over you.
I can’t sleep a wink; that is true.
I’m hoping and I’m praying as my heart breaks right in two,
Walking the floor over you.

INSTRUMENTAL BREAK

2. Now, darling, you know I love you well,
Love you more than I can ever tell.
I thought that you wanted me and always would be mine,
But you went and left me here with troubles on my mind. CHORUS

INSTRUMENTAL BREAK

3. Now someday you may be lonesome too.
Walking the floor is good for you.
Just keep right on walkin’ and it won’t hurt you to cry.
Remember that I love you and I will the day I die. CHORUS