Written By Warren Zevon. c. 1991 Zevon Music. administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing corp.BMI. When I was young. The sky was filled with stars. I watched them burn out one by one. I've had my share. Of disappointing love affairs. And I'm no stranger to disillusionment. Little darlin'. If you need a helping hand. If you need someone. You can count on me. And I will understand. Heartache spoken here. I know a thing or two about heartbreak and tears. So come on down we'll talk about it. Heartache spoken here. Heartache spoken here. I know a thing or two about heartbreak and tears. So come on down we'll talk about it. Heartache spoken here. A house of cards. A castle made of sand. Don't take much to blow away. Rows and rows. Of broken hearts and broken homes. So much sadness you see it every day. Little darlin' If you need a helping hand. If you need someone. You can count on me. And I will understand. Heartache spoken here. I know a thing or two about heartbreak and tears. So come on down we'll talk about it. Heartache spoken here. Well heartache spoken here. I know a thing or two about heartbreak and tears. So come on down we'll talk about it. Heartache spoken here. I know it hurts so. When the one you love don't need you. I know the sorrow. That a reckless heart can lead to. Heartache spoken here. I know a thing or two about heartbreak and tears. So come on down we'll talk about it. Heartache spoken here. Heartache spoken here. I know a thing or two about heartbreak and tears. So come on down we'll talk about it. Heartache spoken here.