Lyrics:

Love, oh love, oh careless love

You fly through my head like wine

You've wrecked the life of a many 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

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 only 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, 'til judgment I'll atone