My troubled old heart dear, is beating with pain
You've gone and I know, I'm the one who's to blame
You've gone in the world dear, to make a new start
And left as a mem'ry, your brand on my heart
(Hank)
They say you were cryin', while packin' your things
And left me your locket and bright golden rings
The plans for your future, I've broken apart
Now all I have left, is your brand on my heart
(Willie)
You say you are sorry, it ended this way
And that I'll find someone, to love me someday
Another to cherish, the love you once knew
But darling that someone, can only be you
(Willie)
The flowers you planted, that rose you loved best
It's soft velvet petals, are now closed in death
The birds have hushed singin', it all plays a part
To deepen the wounds, of your brand on my heart
(Hank)
I'm appealing to you dear, forgiveness today
For all of your tears, darlin' I've had to pay
If you'll just forgive me, we'll make a new start
And no more will I carry, your brand on my heart
