Heartaches By The Number

Jerry Lee Lewis · Other Songs - Jerry Lee Lewis

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Heartaches by the number, troubles by the score

Everyday you love me less, each day I love you more

Yes, I've got heartaches by the number, a love that I can't win

But the day that I stop countin', that's the day my world will end



Heartache number one was when you left me

I never knew that I could hurt this way

And heartache number two was when you *come* back again

You came back but never meant to stay



Yes, I've got



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Heartache number three was when you called me

And said that you were comin' back to stay

With hopeful heart I waited for your knock on the door

I waited but you must have lost your way



Yes, I've got



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Heartaches By The Number

Jerry Lee Lewis's 'Heartaches By The Number' stands as a defining rock and roll anthem from the mid-1950s, showcasing his signature raw energy and virtuosic piano work. Released alongside hits like 'Hound Dog' and 'Toot, Toot, Tootsie, Goodbye,' the track exemplifies the genre's explosive fusion of country and rhythm and blues. Lewis's aggressive delivery and frenetic tempo established him as a pivotal figure in the emerging rock culture, influencing generations of musicians who followed. The song captures the rebellious spirit of the era, serving as a cornerstone in his extensive discography that helped cement his legacy as one of the most impactful performers in music history.