A major hit for Lou Rawls in the fall of 1966.
"Love Is A Hurtin' Thing"
(Raleigh / Linden)
Intro:
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Verse 1:
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For every little kiss there's a little teardrop
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For every single thrill there's another heartache
The road is rough
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The going gets tough
Chorus:
[1: Yes] love is a hurtin' thing
Oh, love is a hurtin' thing
Verse 2:
When you're in my arms I'm a king on a throne
But when we're apart I walk the streets alone
One day happiness
The next day, loneliness
Bridge:
When love brings so much joy why must it bring such pain
Guess it's a mystery that nobody can explain
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[repeat intro]
Verse 3:
Maybe I'm a fool to keep on loving you
'Cause there may come a time you'll break my heart in two
But I want you so
I want you though I know that
Coda:
Love is a hurtin' thing
Oh, love is a hurtin' thing [fade]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers