Love, oh love, oh careless love, 
You've fly though my head like wine 
You've wrecked the life 
Of many a poor girl 
And you nearly spoiled this life of mine 

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 

Love, oh love, oh careless love, 
All my happiness bereft 
Cause you've filled my heart with weary old blues 
Now I'm walkin' talkin' to myself 

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

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 judgement I'll atone