Written by george brown and peter derose (as recorded by jim reeves, 11/20/61) Have you ever been lonely Have you ever been blue Have you ever loved someone Just as i love you Can't you see i'm sorry For each mistake i've made Can't you see i've changed, dear Can't you see i've paid Be a little forgiving Take me back in your heart How can i go on living Now that we're apart If you knew what i've been thru Then you'd know why i ask you Have you ever been lonely Have you ever been blue (repeat last verse) (as recorded by patsy cline, 8/24/61) Have you ever been lonely Have you ever been blue Have you ever loved someone Just as i love you Can't you see that i'm sorry For each mistake i made Can't you see i've changed, dear Can't you see that i've paid Oh, be a little forgivin' Take me back in your heart How can i go on livin' Now that we're apart If you knew what i been thru You would know why i ask you Have you ever been lonely Have you ever been blue Be a little forgivin' Take me back in your heart How can i go on livin' Now that we're apart If you knew what i been thru You would know why i ask you Have you ever been lonely Have you ever been blue