#1.(Bright with rock beat.) 
CAm Mr. Heartache took me out tonight,
FGC and we took in all the lonely spots in town.
#2. 
CGC Since you left me..Mr. Heartache, has been
DG good enough to show me all around.
#3. 
GCAm Mr. Heartache keeps me company,
FGC and I tell him things I'd like to say to you.
#4. 
CGC Mr. Heartache's been my new date,
FGC ever since the day you told me we were through.
 CHORUS: 
CFC He's with me constantly, though I don't want him around.
CF But, he's always true to me,
FDG he's the only one who won't let me down.
#5. 
GCAmF Mr. Heartache keeps me company and I tell him things
GC I'd like to say to you.
#6. 
CGCF Mr. Heartache's been my new date, ever since the day
GC you told me we were through.