I've been up and and down the highway

And I've seen what a man can do

To some little girl along the byway

That's why I sing this song to you



If you find your baby's gone

And you don't know where or when

You wonder, yes you wonder

If you'll ever see him again

Just remember, remember

These simple words I brought



Soon it won't hurt half as much

No it won't hurt half as much

No it won't hurt half as much as you thought



'Cause I been up and down the highway

And I watch them as they pass by

Broken hearts and I wish that they'd go my way

I'd save them every little teardrop they cry



Won't you listen?

If you think you can't go on

And life ain't got it for you no more

You're waitin' every night

For him to come walkin' through that door



Just remember, remember

These simple words that I brought

Soon it won't hurt half as much

No it won't hurt half as much

No it won't hurt half as much as you thought



Well, it won't hurt half as much

No, it won't hurt half as much

Lord, it won't hurt half as much as you though

FADES

And everytime you're sad, you cry

You feel like you