The Old Rounder

All alone now in my little cabin
I watch the sun going down
My thoughts trace back over my lifetime
And I wonder where I am bound

Oh the years have been tough on this body
And troubles have tortured my mind
Now the last thing I ever will ask for
Is a few words of kindness to find

Come away now to my little cabin
That stands on the outside of town
Don’t bring me no flowers, just stay by my bedside
And see this old rounder go down

I started my life with ambition
I tried to be a good man
But I fell prey to temptation
And a lifetime of sorrow began

I had to leave thе place of my raising
I’ve spent many yеars on the road
Now gone are my old friends and family
Alone I have carried my load

Come away now to my little cabin
That stands on the outside of town
Don’t bring me no flowers, just stay by my bedside
And see this old rounder go down

Now the path to my cabin is lighted
By lanterns I’ve left on the way
And the flame in my heart will burn brighter
By your kindness on my dying day

Come away now to my little cabin
That stands on the outside of town
Don’t bring me no flowers, just stay by my bedside
And see this old rounder go down
Don’t bring me no flowers, just stay by my bedside
And see this old rounder go down