Heartaches by the Number Song Lyrics and Chords by Ray Price
HEARTACHES BY THE NUMBER
Recorded by Ray Price
Written by Harlan Howard
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Heartache number one was when you
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left
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never knew that I'd could hurt this
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way
And heartache number two was when you
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came back again
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You came back and never meant to
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stay
Now I've got heartaches by the number
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troubles by the score
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Everyday you love me less each day I love you
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Yes I've got
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heartaches by the number a love that I can't win
But the
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day that I stop counting
that's the day my world will
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end
Heartache number three was when you
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called
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said that you were coming back to
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stay
With hopeful heart I waited for your knock on the door
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waited but you must have lost your
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way
repeat #2
FAQ
Who sang the the song Heartaches by the Number?
- The song Heartaches by the Number was sang by Ray Price.
Who is Ray Price?
- Noble Ray Price (January 12, 1926 - December 16, 2013) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His wide-ranging baritone is regarded as among the best male voices of country music, and his innovations, such as propelling the country beat from 2/4 to 4/4, known as the "Ray Price beat", helped make country music more popular. Some of his well-known recordings include "Release Me", "Crazy Arms", "Heartaches by the Number", "For the Good Times", "Night Life", and "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me". He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996. He continued to record and tour into his 80s.
