You'll be sorry in a little while, my friend When your new love has come to an end Let me warn you for heartaches to prepare I know my friend ?cause my old flame is your new love affair It hurts to see you take her from my side And I know you think that she'll become your bride But she'll break your heart and leave you standing there I know my friend ?cause my old flame is your new love affair It's so hard to know I'm just her used-to-be And she's telling you the things she told to me You'll be sorry that you ever learn to care I know my friend ?cause my old flame is your new love affair Now, you've become a captive of her charms But love can grow so cold that once was warm Then your romance will vanish in the air I know my friend ?cause my old flame is your new love affair