I had my chance to be the man You always thought that I should be I left a trail of one-night stands There's all those fish in the sea But I can't get your hooks out of me Deep in the rhythm of the night We shared the lives of two romance Blinded by the morning light It's still the same old song and dance I just never stood a chance Love is a four-letter word Love is a four-letter word Love is a four-letter word ♪ I've learned the lesson that you taught Didn't have to cheat to fail the test I spoke with perfect diction, but I got an F in spelling class I learned you'll always be a pain in my past Love is a four-letter word Love is a four-letter word Love is a four letter word It makes me sick Read my lips It hits the fan I'll take it like a man ♪ I've learned the lesson that you taught Didn't have to cheat to fail the test I spoke with perfect diction, but I got an F in spelling class I know you'll always be a pain in my past Love is a four-letter word Love is a four-letter word Love is a four-letter word Love is a four-letter word Love is a four-letter word Love's just a four-letter word