| Why am I sitting alone tonight, |
| when I could be out where the lights are bright? |
| It’s all because of Jim, It’s all because of Jim. |
| Why am i wasting these precios years? |
| Why am I crying these bitter tears? |
| It’s all because of Jim, It’s all because of Jim. |
| Jim doesn’t ever bring me pretty flowers, |
| Jim never tries to cheer my lonely hours, |
| Don’t know why I’m so crazy for Jim. |
| Jim never tells me I’m his hearts desire. |
| I never seem to set his love afire |
| Gone are the years I’ve wasted on him. |
| Sometimes when I get feeling low, |
| I say «Let's call it quits.» |
| Then I hang on and let him go Breaking my heart in bits. |
| Some day I know that Jim will up and leave me, |
| But even if he does you can believe me, |
| I’ll go on carrying the torch for Jim. |