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Intro
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Verse 1:
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When the letter came this morning happy teardrops filled my eyes,
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it had a picture of a smiling face and a ticket tucked inside.
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He didn't have to write one word, I understood it all,
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the picture said: 'I love you' and the ticket said: 'Come home'.
Verse 2:
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Well, the big ole wheels are turning as we roll on down the line,
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'Hey, there, big conductor, won't you get me there on time?'
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The Kudzu vines are winding up the trees beside the road,
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the grass is getting greener, so, we must be getting close.
Verse 3:
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There he stands a-waiting as the train pulls to the gate,
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there's so many things to ask him but they're gonna have to wait.
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With cap in hand he stands there, every hair is combed in place,
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his shiny boots reflecting the big smile on his face.
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Lonely Hearts Club, tell me: Why do they call you lonely,
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you've made me happier than I've ever been?
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For the price of a letter and one old faded picture,
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you've helped me find myself to love a man.
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Arm in arm he leads me to his buckboard by the tree,
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hand in hand we ride to the house he built for me.
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He picks me up and gently, carries me through the cabin door.
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Goodbye, Lonely Hearts Club, I don't need you anymore.
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Lonely Hearts Club, tell me: Why do they call you lonely,
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you've made me happier than I've ever been?
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For the price of a letter and one old faded picture,
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you've helped me find myself to love a man.
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Lonely Hearts Club, tell me: Why do they call you lonely,
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you've made me happier than I've ever been?
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For the price of a letter and one old faded picture,
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you've helped me find myself to love a man.
Ending (Very SLOWING DOWN)
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Lonely Hearts Club, tell me: Why do they call you lonely?