Original Jimmy Ruffin version
As I walk this land of broken dreams
I have visions of many things
But happiness is just an illusion
Filled with sadness and confusion
What becomes of the broken hearted
Who had love that's now departed
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
Maybe
The roots of love grow all around
But for me they come a-tumbling down
Every day heartaches grow a little stronger
I can't stand this pain much longer
I walk in shadows searching for light
Cold and alone, no comfort in sight
Hoping and praying for someone who care
Always moving and going nowhere
What becomes of the broken hearted
Who had love that's now departed
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
Help me
I'm searching though I don't succeed
For someone's love there's a growing need
All is lost, there's no place for beginning
All that's left is an unhappy ending
Now what becomes of the broken hearted
Who had love that's now departed
I know I've got to find
Some kind of peace of mind
I'll be searching everywhere
Just to find someone to care
I'll be looking everyday
I know I'm gonna find a way
Nothing gonna stop me now
I'll find a way somehow
I'll be searching everywhere...
[Fades out]
WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKENHEARTED is a song written by William Weatherspoon, Paul Riser, and James Dean and released by Jimmy Ruffin as a single in 1966. The above lyrics are for the original Jimmy Ruffin version of WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKENHEARTED as released in 1966.
Bruce Springsteen recorded WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKENHEARTED and released it on his 2022 album Only The Strong Survive. See the album version for more details.
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WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKENHEARTED [Album version]