I went out and got married
Thought I'd live a happy life
But before I could settle down
Another man had stole my wife

Well, sound the bell, yes it feels so sad
Nobody knows, the troubles I had, no!

If you see my woman, won't you tell her for me
That you left me crying, and my heart's in misery

Well, sound the bell-well I feel so sad
Nobody knows, the troubles I had

Noooo!

[Instrumental]

You might think I'm crazy, but I'll never love again
I'm going back home to my mama, 'cause she's my only friend

Sound the bell-Lord, I feel so sad
Nobody knows, the troubles I had-no
Nobody knows, the troubles I had, NO!
Nobody knows the troubles I had.