Love, oh love, oh careless love
You've fly though my head like wine
You've wrecked the life
Of many a poor girl
And you nearly spoiled this life of mineLove, oh love, oh careless love
In your clutches of desire
You've made me break a many true vow
Then you set my very soul on fireLove, oh love, oh careless love
All my happiness bereft
Cause you've filled my heart with weary old blues
Now I'm walkin' talkin' to myselfLove, oh love, oh careless love
Trusted you now it's too late
You've made me throw my old friend down
That's why I sing this song of hateLove, oh love, oh careless love
Night and day I weep and moan
You brought the wrong man into this life of mine
For my sins till judgement I'll atone