KEY'S IN THE MAILBOX
(Harlan Howard)

Buck Owens - 1961
Freddie Hart - 1962
Rose Maddox - 1970
Ernest Tubb - 1971
Tony Booth - 1972
Conway Twitty - 1972
Connie Smith - 1974
Barbara Mandrell - 1991

Also recorded by: Frank Yancovic; Pat Zill.



For jealous me and careless you the odds were just too great
I couldn't take those lonely nights you made me sit and wait
I thought I'd seen the last of you when you walked out of sight
Instead I see you in my dreams each night

Oh, the key's in the mailbox, come on in
I'm sittin' here wishin', dear, I had your love again
I'd never even ask you where you've been
The key's in the mailbox, come on in

(Instrumental Break)

I said I'd rather be alone than share your company
I said don't come around at all if you want more than me
But sittin' here alone I can't deny this flame that burns
I'd gladly take you back on any terms

Oh, the key's in the mailbox, come on in
I'm sittin' here wishin', dear, I had your love again
I'd never even ask you where you've been
The key's in the mailbox, come on in