The tables are empty - the dance floor´s deserted
You play the same love song - it´s the tenth time you´ve heard it
That´s the beginning - just one of the clues
You´ve had your first lesson - in learnin´ the blues

The cigarettes you light - one after another
Won´t help you forget her - and the way that you love her
You´re only burning - a torch you can´t lose
But you´re on the right track - for learnin´ the blues

When you´re at home alone, the blues will taunt you - constantly
When you´re out in a crowd, the blues will haunt your memory

The nights when you don´t sleep - the whole night you´re crying
You just can´t forget her - soon you even stop trying
You´ll walk the floor - and wear out your shoes
When you feel your heart break - you´re learnin´ the blues