learnin' the blues

the tables are empty - the dance floor's deserted

you play the same love song - it's the tenth time you've heard it

that's the beginning - just one of the clues

you've had your first lesson - in learnin' the blues

the cigarettes you light - one after another

won't help you forget her - and the way that you love her

you're only burning - a torch you can't lose

'cuz you're on the right track - for learnin' the blues

when you're at home alone

the blues will taunt you - constantly

when you're out in a crowd

the blues will haunt your memory

the nights when you don't sleep - the whole night you're crying

you can't forget her - soon you even stop trying

you'll walk the floor - and wear out those new shoes

when you feel your heart break - you're learnin' the blues

when you're at home alone

the blues will taunt you - constantly

when you're out in a crowd

the blues will haunt your memory

the nights when you don't sleep - the whole night you're crying

you can't forget her - soon you even stop trying

you'll walk the floor - and wear out your shoes

when you feel your heart break - you're learnin' the blues

when you feel your heart break - you're learnin' the blues.