Verse 1:
Now, won’t you listen, honey, while I say,
How could you tell me that you’re going away?
Don’t say that we must part,
Don’t break your baby’s heart.
You know I’ve loved you for these many years,
Loved you night and day.
Oh, honey baby, can’t you see my tears?
Listen while I say:

Chorus:
After you’ve gone and left me crying,
After you’ve gone, there’s no denying,
You’ll feel blue, you’ll feel sad,
You’ll miss the bestest pal you’ve ever had.
There’ll come a time, now don’t forget it,
There’ll come a time when you’ll regret it;
Oh! Babe, think what you’re doing,
You know my love for you will drive me to ruin,
After you’ve gone,
After you’ve gone away.

Verse 2:
Don’t you remember how you used to say,
You’d always love me in the same old way?
And now it’s very strange,
That you should ever change.
Perhaps some other sweetie’s won your heart,
Tempted you away.
But let me warn you though we’re miles apart,
You’ll regret some day:

Chorus:
After you’ve gone and left me crying,
After you’ve gone, there’s no denying,
You’ll feel blue, you’ll feel sad,
You’ll miss the bestest pal you’ve ever had.
There’ll come a time, now don’t forget it,
There’ll come a time when you’ll regret it;
Oh! Babe, think what you’re doing,
You know my love for you will drive me to ruin,
After you’ve gone,
After you’ve gone away.

Bridge:
Jazz melodies play, and memories sway,
In every note, I hear you say,
That love was sweet, a rhythmic beat,
But now it’s just a sad, blue suite.

Chorus:
After you’ve gone and left me crying,
After you’ve gone, there’s no denying,
You’ll feel blue, you’ll feel sad,
You’ll miss the bestest pal you’ve ever had.
There’ll come a time, now don’t forget it,
There’ll come a time when you’ll regret it;
Oh! Babe, think what you’re doing,
You know my love for you will drive me to ruin,
After you’ve gone,
After you’ve gone away.