Lyrics The Stanley Brothers

The Stanley Brothers

Your Selfish Heart

I’m going away to stay awhile

Just to ease my worried mind

You never cared for me my love

So I’m leaving you behind

It’s been this way so long my dear

Why can’t you understand

Your selfish heart broke up our home

Just for another man

I tried to live my life alone

All through these lonely years

I keep your picture here with me

Just to dry these bitter tears