When The Sun Goes Down

Words & Music:

Leroy Carr

 

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In the evening, in the evening; baby, when the sun goes down.

       A               A7       A         A7       E      E7

In the evening, in the evening, after the sun goes down.

         B7                                  A7                    E

Ain't it lonesome, ain't it lonesome when the one you love is not around

E7        A   C7   E   C7   B7

After the sun goes down?

 

They say the sun rises in the mornin' & she lights up the day.

They say the sun rises in the mornin' & she lights up the day.

Won't you come home, little darlin', & listen to what I say

After the sun goes down?

 

I lay down last night, but my mind would take no rest.

I lay down last night, but my mind would take no rest.

My mind, she fought sleep, and sleep came off second best

After the sun goes down.

 

I'm leavin' in the mornin', I got my suitcase in the hall.

I'm leavin' in the mornin', I got my suitcase in the hall.

And you're such a mean-hearted mama,

You don't care if I come back at all

After the sun goes down.