Love, oh love, oh careless love,
You've fly though my head like wine

You've wrecked the life
Of many a 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
Cause 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 judgement I'll atone