Two hearts, so much love to give
Afraid to lose, so nobody wins
Crying at night for the touch of a lover
When they finally meet, they can't touch each other
It's a crying shame, it's a crying shame
And everybody sees it clearly
How each one loved the other dearly
But they couldn't agree on what they had
One called it happy and the other sad
It's a crying shame, it's a crying shame
It's a crying shame, it's a crying shame
How it goes, only time will tell
Try for heaven, take a chance on hell
It's a hard way to learn the lesson
Of a love that keeps the lovers guessing
It's a crying shame
'Round and 'round the story goes
It's play the game, every gambler knows
Some get lucky, and they win
Some just lose again and again
It's a crying shame, it's a crying shame
It's a crying shame, it's a crying shame
It's a crying shame, it's a crying shame
It's a crying shame, it's a crying shame