Intro. (Fiddles) The days are long the nights are lonely Since you left me all alone I've loved you so my little darlin' I've worried so since you've been gone Sweetheart of mine can't you hear me callin' million times I've loved you, Bess Mistreated you Lord and I'm sorry Come back to me is my request Instrumental The nights are long my little darlin' Oh, how I need your sweet embrace When I look'd up the sun was shinin' When I look'd up I saw your face Sweetheart of mine can't you hear me callin' million times I've loved you, Bess Mistreated you Lord and I'm sorry Come back to me is my request Instrumental Sweetheart of mine can't you hear me callin' million times I've loved you, Bess Mistreated you Lord and I'm sorry Come back to me is my request