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

Love, 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 judgment I'll atone