The way you make my heart beat is painful
Out of my trembling lips words crawl
You were always destined to be beautiful
The world will work to shake you down 'til you fall
Go on sing me a ballad of the blues
And follow the song according to the music cues
Through the liquor and smoke I see your life fall apart
Your brown eyes are breaking my heart
I find it harder to find words to say
I just can't concentrate when you smile
And when you turn to look at me that way
I'm swept away from the world for a while
Go on sing me a ballad of the blues
And follow the song according to the music cues
Through the gossip and lies I saw your life fall apart
Your brown eyes are breaking my heart
And so they all love the love they have for you
Is it worth it? Are you happy?
Tell me, have all your dreams come true?
And as I watch from the crowd that you walk through
I turn and walk away knowing that waiting is all I can do
Go on and sing me a ballad of the blues
And follow the song according to the music cues
Through the viewing glass I watched your life fall apart
Your brown eyes are breaking my heart
Yes, your brown eyes are breaking my heart
Oh baby, look away
'Cause your brown eyes are breaking my heart