The hard rock group Nazareth took in 1974 sweet melody and quite corny lyrics by the then (1960) very popular Everly Brothers (Their version) and converted it to a soulful, hard driving rock ballade.
It reached the Top 10 in the US and gained a respectable place on rock stations playlists.
From the...
[Intro]
[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
Holds a lot of rain
Love hurts
Ooh, ooh love hurts
[Verse 2]
I'm young, I know, but even so
I know a thing or two
I learned from you
I really learned a lot, really learned a lot
Love is like a flame
It burns you when it's hot
Love hurts
Ooh, ooh love hurts
[Pre-Chorus]
Some fools think of happiness
Blissfulness, togetherness
Some fools fool themselves, I guess
They're not foolin' me
[Chorus]
I know it isn't true
I know it isn't true
Love is just a lie
Made to make you blue
Love hurts
Ooh, ooh love hurts
Ooh, ooh love hurts
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
I know it isn't true
I know it isn't true
Love is just a lie
Made to make you blue
Love hurts
Ooh, ooh love hurts
Ooh, ooh love hurts
Ooh, ooh...
Love Hurts was written by Boudleaux Bryant.
Love Hurts was produced by Manny Charlton.