The Heartaches Are Free Song Lyrics and Chords by Dwight Yoakam
The Heartaches Are Free
Written and Recorded by Dwight Yoakam
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Buddy you might think that I've lost my
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mind
But mister I'd pay
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twice to do it one more
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time
It cost a thousand tears and wore out my
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knees
But buddy that's
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okay the heartaches are
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free
You probably thought I'd used up every brain I
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had
But mister once you've
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tried you'll swear that it ain't
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bad
It cost a thousand tears and wore out your
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But buddy that's
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okay the heartaches are
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free
Hey man if
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she takes a notion to sell
You a hit of potion waste no
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time
And boss if you
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need a reason
To pay for all her teasin' well just take
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mine
It cost a thousand
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tears and wore out my
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knees
But buddy that's
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okay the heartaches are
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free
Repeat last verse
Yeah I can guaran
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tee the heartaches are
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free
FAQ
Who sang the the song The Heartaches Are Free?
- The song The Heartaches Are Free was sang by Dwight Yoakam.
Who is Dwight Yoakam?
- Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor, known for his pioneering style of country music. First becoming popular in the mid-1980s, Yoakam has recorded more than 20 albums and compilations, charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and sold more than 30 million records. He has recorded five Billboard No. 1 albums, twelve gold albums, and nine platinum albums, including the triple-platinum This Time.
In addition to his many achievements in the performing arts, he is also the most frequent musical guest in the history of The Tonight Show.
