I've lived a hard life, my life - I've had a rough time all a-long; I've lived a hard life, my life; and that's why I sing this sad song. Far fields and golden sunsets Beckon to me from long ago Why I left that valley of my youth Is something I'll never know. There was a girl I knew then I think of her often now Her kiss felt soft on my lips Love forever, her voice did vow. I've been ramblin' it seems like forever I've found no place I've longed to tarry Nor a girl to take the place Of the one I didn't marry My roamin' days will soon be ended My body will lie soon in the ground I've spent my life needlessly searchin' For something I'd already found Some people were born to suffer I know I am but one of many; We spend our short lives searchin' For love where there isn't any.