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Artist: Ernest Tubb
Canonical path: /ernest-tubb/key-s-in-the-mailbox
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Key's In The Mailbox
Read Key's In The Mailbox lyrics by Ernest Tubb on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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Key's In The Mailbox
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Oh jealous me and careless you the odds were just too great
I couldn't take those lonely nights you made me sit and wait
I thought I'd seen the last of you when you walked out of sight
Instead I see you in my dreams each night
So the key's in the mailbox come on in
I'm sitting here wishing dear I had your love again
I'll never even ask you where you've been the key's in the mailbox come on in
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I said I'd rather be alone than share your company
I said don't come around at all if you want more than me
But sitting here alone I can't deny the flame that burns
I'd gladly take you back on any terms
So the key's in the mailbox...
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