Love, oh love, careless love
You fly through my head like wine
You wrecked the life of a many poor girls
And you nearly spoiled this life of mine

Love, oh love, careless love
In your clutches, your clutches of desire
You made me break a many true vow
Then you set my very soul on fire

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

Love, oh love, careless love
Night and day, I weep and moan
You brought the wrong man into this life of mine
For my sins, till judgment I'll atone
You brought the wrong man into this life of mine
For my sins, till judgment I'll atone