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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Kitty Wells
Kitty Wells
Performer
Hank Thompson
Hank Thompson
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Harlan Howard
Harlan Howard
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Owen Bradley
Owen Bradley
Producer

Lyrics

[Intro]
Back home in Heartbreak, USA
[Verse 1]
The harbor's empty, my love has gone
With aching heart, I face each cold and lonely dawn
And till the tradewinds bring him home to stay
I'll live in Heartbreak, USA
[Chorus]
Don't let those Geisha girls (Please don't let 'em)
Get your heart in a whirl (Please don't let 'em)
And if you meet some sweet Fraulein
Remember, you're mine
Don't forget your sweetheart while you're away
Back home in Heartbreak, USA
[Verse 2]
Sometimes, I'm lonely and time stands still
And I wonder if you feel the way I always will
So darling, write me letters every day
In care of Heartbreak, USA
[Chorus]
Don't let those Geisha girls (Please don't let 'em)
Get your heart in a whirl (Please don't let 'em)
And if you meet some sweet Fraulein
Remember, you're mine
Don't forget your sweetheart while you're away
Back home in Heartbreak, USA
Written by: Harlan Howard
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