I've been writing you letters. You've been waiting by the phone
They say loneliness gets better if you just leave it alone
Heard you're waiting by the railway, heard you're waiting there for me
I'm still out here on the highway, just looking for my sweet Darlene
The highway ain't the weary. It'll turn your heart cold as stone
Waking up every morning, asking God why am I still alone
Heard you're waiting in a small town. Heard you're waiting there for me
I'm on a red-eye telling tall tales with visions of my sweet Darlene
I've been betting with the gamblers. I've been drinking with the fools
Up all night with the ramblers, still couldn't walk my way back to you
Heard you're waiting in São Paulo, heard you're waiting there for me
Maybe I'll hold you there tomorrow, in your arms, my sweet Darlene
In your arms, my sweet Darlene