Lonnie Johnson
"Solitude (1965)"

In my solitude you taunt me,
With memories that never die.
In my solitude you haunt me,
With memories that never die.

I sit in my chair, and I'm filled with despair.
There's no one but me so sad.
With gloom ev'rywhere, each night I climb the stairs,
Knowing I'll soon go mad.

In my solitude, I'm praying,
Dear above, send back my love.

I sit in my chair, and I'm filled with despair.
How could anyone be so sad?
Gloom ev'rywhere, I sit and I stare.
Knowing I'll soon go mad.

In my solitude, I'm praying
Dear Lord, send back my love.