[Verse 1]

I'm dyin', I’m dyin', I'm leaving this world

I'm not even worried if tomorrow’s a-coming

You're all in the same boat as me, I’m afraid

You know I'm not lying, it’s only a rain cloud

[Verse 2]

You love me, my darling, you love me so kind

If I come home tonight, dear, I'll never come home

And outside the moon shines so softly again

Literal meanings are all left defenseless

[Chorus]

And I'm alone when I'm runnin'

And I'm alone when I'm down

And I'm not often right here

But I'm less often lyin'

[Verse 3]

Well all of my good friends they come to my door

Say you’re not going nowhere, don't be crazy

I end with the nile, I end with a smile

I’ll end all confusion, I haven't the time

[Chorus]

And I'm alone when I'm runnin'

And I'm alone when I'm down

And I'm not often right here

But I'm less often lyin'

[Verse 4]

I'm dyin', I'm dyin', I'll say it again

It won't change a thing, no, it won't slow me down

And if we're all just dyin', stop wasting my time

Stop wasting your own as well, don’t be crazy

[Chorus]

And I'm alone when I'm runnin'

And I'm alone when I'm down

And I'm not often right here

But I'm less often lyin'