Buddy, you might think

That I've lost my mind

But mister, I'd pay twice

To do it one more time.



It cost a thousand tears

And wore out my knees

But buddy, that's okay

The heartaches are free.



You probably thought I'd used

Up every brain I had

But mister, once you've tried

You'll swear that it ain't bad.



It cost a thousand tears

And'll wear out your knees

But buddy, that's okay

The heartaches are free.



Hey man, if she takes a notion

To sell you a hit of potion

Waste no time

And boss, if you need a reason

To pay for all her teasin'

Well, just take mine.



It cost a thousand tears

And'll wear out your knees

But buddy, that's okay

The heartaches are free.



--- Instrumental ---



Hey man, if she takes a notion

To sell you a hit of potion

Waste no time

And boss, if you need a reason

To pay for all her teasin'

Well, just take mine.



It cost a thousand tears

And'll wear out your knees

But buddy, that's okay

The heartaches are free.



Yeah, I can guarantee

The heartaches are free...