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, won't you try
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 wear out your knees
But buddy, that's okay
The heartaches are free, oh no

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
Wear out your knees
But buddy, that's okay
The heartaches are free

Yeah, I can guarantee
The heartaches are free