Standard (EADGBE)
Intro
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Verse 1
For every little kiss there's a little teardrop
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