Written by Matt King/Ned McElroy
Well, I (A) don't know who wrote the book of love But, let me tell ya a little 'bout (D) heartache She's a (E) high-hipped ruby-lipped Hourglass, talkin' fast (D) Man-eatin', rattle(E)snake (A) Sweeter than honey, but I'll bet ya money She'll find a way to make you (D) break So (E) don't bother askin' me about love Cause, I wrote the book on (A) heartache (A) Thought I was Cassanova Just like Jessie (D) James I'd (E) take 'em to my hideout (D) Love 'em like a runaway train I was a (A) master of persuasion She had a PH(D)D I got a (E) backseat education And, a bachelor's de(A)gree Well, I (A) don't know who wrote the book of love But, let me tell ya a little 'bout (D) heartache She's a (E) high-hipped ruby-lipped Hourglass, talkin' fast (D) Man-eatin', rattle(E)snake (A) Sweeter than honey, but I'll bet ya money She'll find a way to make you (D) break So (E) don't bother askin' me about love Cause, I wrote the book on (A) heartache I'll pay the (D) highest price Buy advice, to the oldest story ever (E) told Solo Well, I (A) don't know who wrote the book of love But, let me tell ya a little 'bout (D) heartache She's a (E) high-hipped ruby-lipped Hourglass, talkin' fast (D) Man-eatin', rattle(E)snake (A) Sweeter than honey, but I'll bet ya money She'll find a way to make you (D) break So (E) don't bother askin' me about love Cause, I wrote the book on (A) heartache