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Behind the song:
When my wife and I were dating, one of the things I did to try to (ahem) “impress” her was playing the album Getz/Gilberto. It is, in my opinion, the best Bossa Nova album ever made. It came out in 1964 and is still in print today. That should tell you something.
LYRICS:
I’ve gotta’ stop
Playin’ love songs
Every time
I have a drink or two
‘Cause love songs
Always make me blue
Every time I hear a love song
I always think of You
And that’s why love songs
Always make me blue
That’s why love songs
Always make me blue
CHORUS:
Love songs are supposed to make you happy
They’re supposed to make your heart feel glad
But when I hear a love song
It only makes me sad
I was sitting in with the band
They were jammin’ on a tune or two
But then they played a love song
And it broke my heart in two
CHORUS:
Love songs are supposed to make you happy
They’re supposed to make your heart feel glad
But when I hear a love song
It only makes me sad
So I’ve gotta’ stop
Playin’ love songs
Every time I have a drink or two
‘Cause love songs
They always make me blue
Yeah, love songs
Always make me blue
They always make me blue
