Lonely Avenue

by Ray Charles

From the album: Yes Indeed!

Track 8 of 14 on Yes Indeed! (1958).

Duration: 2:37

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Lyrics for Lonely Avenue

Now my room has got two windows But the sunshine never comes through You know it's always dark and dreary Since I broke off, baby with you I live on a lonely avenue My little girl wouldn't say I do Well, I feel so sad and blue And it's all because of you I could cry, I could cry, I could (cry) oooh (I could die, I could die, I could die) I need help from somebody 'Cause I live on a lonely avenue Oh, yes sir (lonely avenue) Now you know my covers they feel like lead And my pillow it feels like stone Well, I've tossed and turned so every night I'm not used to being alone I live on a lonely avenue My little girl wouldn't say I do Well, I feel so sad and blue You know it's all because of you I could cry, I could cry, I could (cry) oooh (I could die, I could die, I could die) 'Cause I live on a lonely avenue Yes, sir (lonely avenue) (Lonely avenue) (Lonely avenue) Now I've been so sad and lonesome Since you've left this town You know if I could beg or borrow the money Child, I would be a highway bound I live on a lonely avenue My little girl wouldn't say I do Well, I feel so sad and blue You know it's all because of you I could cry, I could cry, I could (cry) oooh (I could die, I could die, I could die) yeah I live on a lonely avenue Oh avenue (lonely avenue)

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  2. It's All Right
  3. I Want to Know
  4. Yes Indeed!
  5. Get on the Right Track
  6. Talkin' 'Bout You
  7. Swanee River Rock (Talkin' 'Bout That River)
  8. Lonely Avenue
  9. Blackjack
  10. The Sun's Gonna Shine Again
  11. I Had a Dream
  12. I Want a Little Girl
  13. Heartbreaker
  14. Leave My Woman Alone