[verse 1] That ol’ sun is goin’ down The sky is orange and pink All the pretty birds have flown And my heart begins to sink You’re gettin’ in that ol’ pickup truck I know it’s headed to town And that means I’m outta luck There’s heartbreak goin’ down [chorus] It’s time to sing this rocka-bye To try and soothe my heart I know the whiskey’s flowin’ And the women are playin’ their part I know you’re not comin’ home tonight And that the tears are gonna start So rocka-bye my loneliness Rocka-bye my heart [brief instrumental break] [verse 2] You swear it’s just the boys and you And some Johnny Walker Black If that’s the case than tell me true Why you lookin’ like a heart attack? From the swing of your wild hair To the sole of your fool-stompin’ boots You look like a man that just don’t care When he starts that boogie and scoot! [chorus] It’s time to sing this rocka-bye To try and soothe my heart I know the whiskey’s flowin’ And the women are playin’ their part I know you’re not comin’ home tonight And that the tears are gonna start So rocka-bye my loneliness Rocka-bye my heart [instrumental with hot guitar solo accompanied by double bass and drums] [bridge] Tomorrow will be better That’s what you always say And I keep waitin’ for tomorrow But it’s always just today…… [verse 3] You’re gettin’ in that ol’ pickup truck I know it’s headed to town And that means I’m outta luck There’s heartbreak goin’ down Say “hi” to Johnny Walker Say “hi” to all the boys you see And since you’re such a good talker You can say goodbye to me [final chorus] It’s time to sing this rocka-bye To try and soothe my heart I know the whiskey’s flowin’ And the women are playin’ their part I know you’re not comin’ home tonight And that the tears are gonna start So rocka-bye my loneliness Rocka-bye my heart Rocka-bye my loneliness…… Rocka-bye my heart [Instrumental to out]
