Juice Newton – Queen Of Hearts

About the Song

“Queen of Hearts” by Juice Newton is a quintessential example of the crossover appeal that defined the early 1980s. Blending elements of country and pop, the song became a massive hit, propelling Newton to stardom.
Newton’s powerful vocals and the song’s infectious melody combined to create a truly unforgettable listening experience. The lyrics, while simple, evoke a sense of longing and heartbreak, making it relatable to a wide audience. The song’s success is a testament to Newton’s talent as a vocalist and performer, as well as the perfect blend of genres that captured the zeitgeist of the era.

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Lyrics: Queen Of Hearts

Midnight, and I’m a-waiting on the twelve-oh-five
Hoping it’ll take me just a little farther down the lineMoonlight, you’re just a heartache in disguise
Won’t you keep my heart from breaking
If it’s only for a very short timePlaying with the queen of hearts
Knowing it ain’t really smart
The joker ain’t the only fool
Who’ll do anything for you
Laying out another lie
Thinking ’bout a life of crime
‘Cause that’s what I’ll have to do
To keep me away from you
Honey, you know it makes you mad
Why is everybody telling everybody what you have done
Baby, I know it makes you sad
But when they’re handing out the heartaches
You know you got to have you some
Playing with the queen of hearts
Knowing it ain’t really smart
The joker ain’t the only fool
Who’ll do anything for you
Laying out another lie,
Thinking ’bout a life of crime
‘Cause that’s what I’ll have to do
To keep me away from you
Lovers, I know you’ve had a few
But hide your heart beneath the covers
And tell ’em they’re the only one
And others, they know just what I’m going through
And it’s a-hard to be a lover
When you say you’re only in it for fun
Playing with the queen of hearts
Knowing it ain’t really smart
The joker ain’t the only fool
Who’ll do anything for you
Playing with the queen of hearts
Knowing it ain’t really smart
The joker ain’t the only fool
Who’ll do anything for you
Laying out another lie,
Thinking ’bout a life of crime
‘Cause that’s what I’ll have to do
To keep me away from you
Playing with the queen of hearts
Playing with the queen of hearts
Playing with the queen of hearts
Playing with the queen of hearts

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