Without a song the day will never end
Without a song the road will never bend
When things go wrong, a man ain't got a friend
Without a song

That field of corn will never be a plow
That field of corn will be deserted now
A darkie's born, but he's no good no how
Without a song

I got my troubles and woe
But sure as I know, the Jordan will roll
I'll get along as long as my song
Is strung in my soul

I'll never know what makes the rain to fall
I'll never know what makes that grass to tall
I only know there ain't no love at all
Without a song

I got my troubles and woe
And sure as I know, the Jordan will roll
I'll get along as long as my song
Is strung in my soul

I only know what makes the rain to fall
I'll never know what makes that grass so tall
I only know there ain't no love at all
Without a song