Guess I got what I deserved Kept you waiting there too long, my love All that time without a word Didn't know you'd think that I'd forget Or I'd regret The special love I had for you Made you blue All the days became so long Did you really think I'd do you wrong? Dixie, when I let you go Thought you'd realize I would know I would show The special love I had for you Made me blue What can I do? What can I say? Except I want you by my side How can I show you? Show me a way Don't you know times are trying? Guess that's all I have to say Said the feeling just grows stronger every day Just one thing before I go Take good care, baby, let me know Let it grow The special love you had for me My Dixie dear