(She sings:) I wish they wouldn't sing that lonesome song When the music's over, the lonesome lingers on Thought I got over you Guess I was wrong I wish they wouldn't sing that lonesome song (He sings:) I wish they wouldn't play those lonesome strings I just can't keep away the memories it brings Thought I'd forgotten you It's been so long I wish they wouldn't sing that lonesome song (They sing:) I wish they wouldn't sing those lonesome words That's the saddest story I ever heard I like the music, don't get me wrong I just wish they wouldn't sing that lonesome song Yeah, I wish they wouldn't sing that lonesome song