When you said you were leaving tomorrow that today was our last day
I said there'd be no sorrow I'd laugh when you walked away
But a little bitty tear let me down spoiled my act as a clown
I had it made up not to make a frown but a little bitty tear let me down

I said I'd laugh when you left me full of funny as you went out the door
And I'd have another one a waitin' to wave goodbye as you go
But a little bitty tear let me down
[ dobro ]
Everything went out like I planned it and I really put on quite a show
And I thought I could stand it until you got through the door
But a little bitty tear let me down
A little bitty tear let me down