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 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 wore out my knees

But buddy that's okay the heartaches are free

[ fiddle + steel ]

Hey man if she takes a notion...

Yeah I can guarantee the heartaches are free