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, once you've tried You'll swear that it ain't bad It cost a thousand tears And'll wear out your knees But buddy, that's okay The heartaches are free BRIDGE: 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'll wear out your knees But buddy, that's okay The heartaches are free Yeah, I can guarantee The heartaches are free