Lyrics:
(vocals by john prine) When I woke up this morning There was a note upon my door Saying ' dont make me no coffee, babe Cause I wont be back no more' And thats all she wrote 'dear john', I sent your saddle home' Now jonah got along in the belly of a whale Daniel in the lions den I know a guy that didnt try to get along And he wont get a chance again Thats all she wrote 'dear john', I sent your saddle home' She didnt forward no address No she never said goodbye All she said was 'if you get blue Just hang your little head and cry' Thats all she wrote 'dear john', I sent your saddle home' Now my gals short and stubby Shes mean as she can be If that little old gal of mine Ever gets a hold of me Thats all she wrote 'dear john', I fetched your saddle home' Went down to the bank this morning The cashier said with a grin Im sorry for you little john But your wife has done been in Thats all she wrote 'dear john', I sent your saddle home' Thats all she wrote 'dear john', I sent your saddle home'