I’ve Lost a Very Pretty You

[Verse 1]
Love is an orphan of hate and of sorrow
Love is a prisoner who ain't got not tomorrow
But girl, I don't mind
And there ain't no use tryin'
'Cause I've lost a very pretty you

[Verse 2]
Love is a plaything of time and of chance
Love is a fever that won't stop at romance
But I've learned a lot
I've learned what's cold and what's hot
'Cause I've lost a very pretty you

[Verse 3]
Love is a mixing of songs you can sing
Love is a poison that has lost its sting
But girl, I don't care
I ain't here and ain't there
'Cause I've lost a very pretty you

[Verse 4]
Love is a staircase that ain't got no end
Just keep on a-climbin' just to find yourself a friend
But I'm not alone
I'm just here on my own
'Cause I've lost a very pretty you
Oh girl, I've lost a very pretty you