Only Love Can Break A Heart Lyrics
Gene Pitney
Lyrics
Only love can break a heart, only love can mend it again
Last night I hurt you but darlin' remember this
Only love can break a heart, only love can mend it again, mm, mm
You know I'm sorry, I'll prove it with just one kiss
Only love can break a heart, only love can mend it agai-ain
Give me a chance to make up for the harm I've done
Try to forgive me and let's keep the two of us one.
Please let me hold you and love you for always and always
Only love can break a heart only love can mend it agai-ain
Only love can break a heart only love can mend it again
Song & Lyrics Facts
Gene Pitney's song "Only Love Can Break a Heart" was released in 1962 and featured on his second album, The Many Sides of Gene Pitney. It was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, with a lush string arrangement from orchestra leader Johnny Mandel.
The track featured backing vocals from the Ronettes and an instrumental accompaniment from the Wrecking Crew. The lyrics evoke a sense of heartache and longing for love, as they tell the story of how only love can mend a broken heart. The song reached number two in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and has since been covered by numerous artists.