Only Love Can Break Your Heart was written by Neil Young and is a track from his 1970 album After the Gold Rush. The song was inspired by the heartbreak of Youngs close friend Graham Nash. It is among Neil Youngs most famous songs, noted for its memorable melody and emotional lyrics.
When you were young and on your own How did it feel to be a-lone I was always thinking of games that I was playing Trying to make the best of my time But only love can break your heart Try to be sure right from the start Yes only love can break your heart What if your world should fall apart I have a friend I've never seen He hides his head inside a dream Someone should call him and see if he can come out Try to lose the down that he's found But only love can break your heart Try to be sure right from the start Yes only love can break your heart What if your world should fall apart I have a friend I've never seen He hides his head inside a dream Yes, only love can break your heart Yes, only love can break your heart