How long does it hurt when a heart breaks how long can you stand the pain   How long does one dream when a dream die and only the mem'ries remain   It seems it must take forever to forget the love you once knew   How long does it hurt when a heart breaks how long must the heart ache for you   [ guitar ]   How long does it hurt when a heart breaks oh how many tears must fall   Before one is free from the chains of a love that's beyond all recall   I keep saying soon I'll forget you but somehow I'll never do   How long does it hurt when a heart breaks as long as I keep loving you