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Artist: Dolly Parton
Canonical path: /dolly-parton/what-a-heartache
Related lyric paths: 6
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What a Heartache
Read What a Heartache lyrics by Dolly Parton on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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What a Heartache
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I Thought I Saw the Promise of Forever in Your Eyes
I Thought That I Was Sure of What I Saw
You Led Me to Believe That I Was Special in Your Life
So I Left My Heart Wide Open For the Fall
What a Heartache You Turned Out to Be
Chorus:
What a Heartache, What a Heartache
Love Ain't Always What It Appears to Be
What a Heartache You Turned Out to Be
I Thought I'd Found a Safe and Lovin' Place Inside Your Heart
And I Was Warm and Willing Anytime
The Same Soft Lips That Kissed Me Sweet
Were Lyin' From the Start
But I Swear I Thought Your Love Was Genuine
What a Heartache You Turned Out to Be
Chorus:
What a Heartache, What a Heartache
Like a Switchblade That Cuts Quick and Deep
Ooo, What a Heartache You Turned Out to Be
Bridge:
It Just Goes to Show That You Never Can Tell
I Really Thought That I Knew You Well
I Still Can't Believe I Could Be Deceived So Easily
Are All These Wishes I'm Wishin' to Myself
Like Rusty Coins in a Wishin' Well
Wishes Come True, They Come False As Well
It's Too Late For You and Me
Oh, What a Heartache, Ooo, What a Heart Break
Love Is Two-faced and Easy to Believe
Chorus:
What a Heartache, Ooo, What a Heartache
What a Mistake to Think I Could Believe
Ooo, What a Heartache You Turned Out to Be
Oh, What a Heartache You Turned Out to Be
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