Every time that I hear a woman cry
'cause her man has left her flat
I just feel like saying,
"Don't be such a fool, you fool!"

Better dry your eyes.
Can't you realize
you gain nothing by that?
That's no way to keep his heart warm
when his love grows cool.

What's the use of sighing?
What's the use of crying?
If he's wandered off the track?
If your kisses can't hold the man you love
then you your tears won't bring him back

You might as well be cheerful
No use being tearful
If he's giving you the sack
'Cause if your kisses can't hold the man you love
then you your tears won't bring him back.

Now listen if sweet sugar kissin'
isn't going to make him come home
Now tell me how do ya hope to keep him to ya
with tears instead of song?

Just be a normal fella
Come on say what the hella
Get his clothes and help him pack
'Cause if your kisses can't hold the man you love
then you your tears won't bring him back.

Love is like home cooking,
good and wholesome,
but all men need some mutton on the outside now and then
If you find your boy is cheating
do the same old dear
he's only giving you the chance
that you've been waiting for for years!

My goodness, tears won't give you anything
Just a shiny red nose
Go on paint up
powder up
put on your swellest clothes
Men, you'll get them by the score
Neglected girls shouldn't worry
That's what God made sailors for!
Don't cry for him or chase him
Just go out and replace him
With some good-looking
Tom, Dick, or Jack
'Cause if your kisses can't hold the man you love
then you your tears won't bring him back.

If your kisses can't hold the man you love
then you your tears won't bring him back.