For every little kiss there's a little teardrop 

For every single thrill there's another heartache 

The road is rough 

The going gets tough 



[1: Yes] love is a hurtin' thing 

Oh, love is a hurtin' thing 



When you're in my arms I'm a king on a throne 

But when we're apart I walk the streets alone 

One day happiness 

The next day, loneliness 



When love brings so much joy why must it bring such pain 

Guess it's a mystery that nobody can explain 



Maybe I'm a fool to keep on loving you 

'Cause there may come a time you'll break my heart in two 

But I want you so 

I want you though I know that 



Love is a hurtin' thing 

Oh, love is a hurtin' thing [fade]