Tore out her page from my little black book Took out her picture, gave it one last look Hung a big sign out on the door Saying "Love don't live around here no more" Packed up what was left of my pride Topped up the tank for the long hard ride Seventeen miles out of Loneliville Yonder came my darlin' in a "Coupe de Ville" So long heartache - adios Sorrow see ya later time to hit the road Goodbye pain and misery Hello L-O-V-E Well I spun around then I hit the gas Hot on the tail of that Cadillac Said a little prayer, held my breath
Sure enough the green light turned to red So long heartache - adios Sorrow see ya later time to hit the road Goodbye pain and misery Hello L-O-V-E She looked at me - I looked at her A few days later in a little brown church Made a sweet deal with the justice of the peace Forty-five dollars for a license and a ring (Forty-five dollars for a license and a ring) So long heartache - adios Sorrow see ya later time to hit the road Goodbye pain and misery Hello L-O Hello L-O Hello L-O-V-E