That love is just a four letter word Seems like only yesterday I left my mind behind Down in the gypsy cafe With a friend of a friend of mine She sat with a baby heavy on her knee Yet spoke of life most free from slavery With eyes that showed no trace of

Wherever you are, I hope that you're laughing Whoever you're with, I hope that you're having The time of your life and everything's right Whatever you wish, I hope that you get it When love walks in, I hope that you let it I'll never be sad as long as

This I swear Waiting for the one The day that never comes When they stand up and feel the warmth Love is a four letter word Born to push you around Better just stay down You pull away He hits the flesh