It's A Heartache
Rod Stewart · Still The Same: Great Rock Classics [2006]
It's a heartache
Nothing but a heartache
Hits you when it's too late
Hits you when you're down
It's a fool's game
Nothing but a fools game
Standing in the cold rain
Feeling like a clown
It's a heartache
Nothing but a heartache
Love him till your arms break
Then he lets you down
It ain't right with love to share
When you find he doesn't care for you
It ain't wise to need someone
As much as I depended on you
It's a heartache
Nothing but a heartache
Hits you when it's too late
Hits you when you're down
It's a fool's game
Nothing but a fools game
Standing in the cold rain
Feeling like a clown
It ain't right with love to share
When you find he doesn't care for you
It ain't wise to need someone
As much as I depended on you
Oh, it's a heartache
Nothing but a heartache
Love him till your arms break
Then he lets you down
It's a fools game
Standing in the cold rain
Feeling like a clown
It's a heartache
Love him till your arms break
Then he lets you down
It's a fools game
Standing in the cold rain...
It's A Heartache
Rod Stewart's rendition of "It's A Heartache" stands as a definitive example of his mastery over emotive pop-rock ballads. Originally written by Bob Seger and released on Stewart's 1976 album A Night on the Town, the track showcases his signature crooning style and ability to convey deep vulnerability. The song became a major international hit, cementing Stewart's status as a leading figure in rock and pop music during the mid-1970s. Its enduring presence in his live sets and greatest hits collections, such as Still The Same: Great Rock Classics, highlights its lasting appeal. The recording captures Stewart at a peak moment of commercial success, blending rock instrumentation with a soulful vocal delivery that resonates with audiences across generations.