Written and Recorded by Hank Snow

The Law Of Love has ruled again, dear,
You said goodbye and went your way
In chains of sorrow you have bound me,
I'm a prisoner of your love today

You said your mind had reached the verdict,
You've been the judge right from the start
The sentence that you gave me, darlin',
Was a lap of tears and a broken heart

I counted ev'ry star up yonder,
I've watched the moon in heaven so bright
They seem to share the pain you left me,
That lingers in my heart tonight

Perhaps some day you'll grant a pardon,
Perhaps someday bring back the key,
And open up this lock of love, dear,
And let this weary heart go free