The Law of Love

(Hank Snow)



The law of love has ruled again, dear

You said goodbye and went your way

In chains of sorrow you have bound me

I'm a prisoner of your love today.



You said your mind had reached the verdict

You've been the judge right from the start

The sentence that you gave me, darlin'

Was a lap of tears and a broken heart.



I counted ev'ry star up yonder

I've watched the moon in heaven so bright

They seem to share the pain you left me

That lingers in my heart tonight.



Perhaps some day you'll grant a pardon

Perhaps someday bring back the key

And open up this lock of love, dear

And let this weary heart go free...