(A.P. Carter)

Well, you've gotta walk that lonesome valley
Yes, you've gotta go there by yourself
'Cause no one here is gonna go there with you
Yes, you've gotta go there by yourself.

Well, if you can't speak like the angels
If you can't preach like old Saint Paul
You can tell the love of Jesus
Yes, you can say that he died for all.

Yes, you've gotta walk that lonesome valley
Yes, you've gotta go there by yourself
'Cause no one here is gonna go there with you
Yes, you've gotta go there by yourself.

--- Instrumental ---

Many loved ones away up yonder
Just awaitin' on the golden shore
Let's prepare to go and meet them
Where sad parties will come no more.

Well, you've gotta walk that lonesome valley
Yes, you've gotta go there by yourself
'Cause no one here is gonna go there with you
Yes, you've gotta go there by yourself.

Yes, you've gotta walk that lonesome valley
Yes, you've gotta go there by yourself
'Cause no one here is gonna go there with you
Yes, you've gotta go there by yourself...