[Verse 1]
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

[Verse 2]
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

[Verse 3]
Love, oh love, oh careless love
All my happiness I've left
You've filled my heart with them weary old blues
Now I'm walkin', talkin' to myself

[Verse 4]
Love, oh love, oh careless love
Trusted you now, it's too late
You've made me throw my only friend down
That's why I sing this song of hate

[Verse 5]
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