Blue sky upon the horizon. Private eye is on my trail. And if I don't be there by morning. You know that I must have spent the night in jail. I've been running from Memphis to L. A.. Had an appointment set sometime for today. And if I don't be there by morning. You know that I must have gone the other way. Finding my way back to you girl. Lonely and blue and mistreated too. Sometimes I think of you girl. Is it true that you think of me too?. I got a woman living in L. A.. I got a woman waiting for my pay. And if I don't be there by morning. Pack my clothes get down on your knees and pray. Chorus. I left my woman with a twenty dollar bill. I left her waiting I hope she's waiting for me still. If I don't be there by morning. You know that I I never will