It only hurts for a little while That's what they tell me that's what they say Oh it only hurts for a little while Then all your heartaches will pass away It's so easy to be smart with somebody else's heart But I don't know how to start forgetting you what can I do It only hurts for a little while That's what they tell me just wait and see But I will hurt till you come back to me [ sax ] It only hurts for a little while That's what they tell me that's what they say It only hurts for a little while That's what they tell me just wait and see But I will hurt till you come back to me