She was touching up her makeup
I was standing next in line
I couldn't help but notice
'Neath those powder room lights
It was China red outlined in black
On the left side of her shoulder
In plain view
I just had to ask,"Hey, what's with that half heart tattoo?"


She glanced at me through the mirror
And started to laugh
She said,"I know this looks funny but there is another half
And it's China red outlined in black on the right side of his shoulder
Last I knew
Yeah somewhere out there is a match to this
Half a heart tattoo"

"Well that last I heard some redhead
Caught his eye in New Orleans
And before that it was a blonde in Baton Rouge
I know there's at least a dozen gals out sporting one of these
Thinking that they're the only fool
That he left with a half a heart tattoo"

Well girl you got my sympathy
I knew a guy like that
I said,"You ain't gonna believe this"
Then I pulled my jacket back