Cher recorded her first version in 1975 for the album Stars, but did not release this version as a single. She later recorded a second version in 1991 for her album of the same name. This version was a cover of Nazareth’s version. The single became a minor hit in the UK in December 1991.
[Verse 1]
Love hurts, love scars
Love wounds and mars
Any heart not tough
Or strong enough
To take a lot of pain, take a lot of pain
Love is like a cloud and it holds a lot of rain
Love hurts
[Verse 2]
I'm young, I know
But, babe, even so
I know a thing or two
Honey, I've learned from you
And I've really learned a lot, I've really learned a lot
Love is like a stove and it burns you when it's hot
Love hurts
Love hurts
[Bridge]
Some fools rave of happiness
Of blissfulness, togetherness
Oh, some fools, oh, they fool themselves I guess
But they're not fooling me
And I know it isn't true, oh, I know it isn't true
Love is just a lie and it's made to make you blue
[Outro]
Love hurts
Early in the morning, you'll find love hurts
Love hurts
[Instrumental Outro]
Love Hurts was written by Boudleaux Bryant.
Love Hurts was produced by Jimmy Webb.
Cher released Love Hurts on Sat Apr 19 1975.