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I'm Gonna Lock My Heart (And Throw Away the Key)

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I'm Gonna Lock My Heart (And Throw Away the Key) Lyrics

I'm gonna lock my heart
And throw away the key
I'm wise to all those tricks you played on me

I'm gonna turn my back on love
Gonna snub the moon above
Seal all my windows up with tin
So the love bug can't get in

I'm gonna park my romance right alone the curb
Hang a sign upon my heart:
"Please don't disturb!"
And if I never fall in love again
That's soon enough for me
I'm gonna lock my heart
And throw the key

And if I never fall in love again
That's soon enough for me
I!m gonna lock my heart
And throw away the key

I'm gonna lock my heart
I'll never fall in love again
I'm gonna lock my heart
And throw away the key

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sha_sha On Feb 12, 2006

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2006-02-12 04:16:44

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Cover art for I'm Gonna Lock My Heart (And Throw Away the Key) lyrics by Billie Holiday

by that_sullen_girl

17y ago

who doesn't feel like this after a break up?

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Cover art for I'm Gonna Lock My Heart (And Throw Away the Key) lyrics by Billie Holiday

by LaurelG

16y ago

Better yet, who doesn't feel like this at some point in any relationship?

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