| Love, oh love, oh careless love |
| You’ve fly through my head like wine |
| You’ve wrecked the life of a many poor girl |
| And you nearly spoiled this life of mine |
| Love, 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 fire |
| Love, oh love, oh careless love |
| All my happiness bereft |
| You’ve filled my heart with weary old blues |
| Now I’m walkin', talkin' to myself |
| Love, 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 hate |