About The Song
“Queen of Hearts” is a song originally recorded by Hank DeVito in 1975, but it gained widespread popularity when Juice Newton covered it in 1981. Newton’s version was included on her album “Juice,” which became her breakthrough record. Juice Newton’s rendition of “Queen of Hearts” propelled her to stardom, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topping the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
“Queen of Hearts” is a catchy country-pop song characterized by its driving rhythm, infectious melody, and Newton’s distinctive vocals. The song tells the story of a woman who captivates men with her charm and allure, earning her the title of the “Queen of Hearts.” Despite her playful and flirtatious demeanor, she ultimately leaves her suitors longing for more.
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Lyrics
Midnight, and I’m a-waiting on the twelve-oh-five
Hoping it’ll take me just a little farther down the line
Moonlight, you’re just a heartache in disguise
Won’t you keep my heart from breaking
If it’s only for a very short time
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
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