You walked out and my world caved in
I couldn't get back on my feet again
I tried self-help books, even meditation
I searched the want ads out of desperation

The classified said, "Attention Broken Hearts
Meet at Murphy's Lounge at 8:00 sharp."
I got there early and the man at the door said
"We've got the cure you've been searching for."
He handed me a list and said, "Here's what you need
The rules of the 12 step recovery."

(Chorus)
Friday nights
Neon Lights
Find a party crowd
Jukebox
Let it rock
Let your hair down
Howl at the moon
Shoot a little pool
Get out on the dance floor with somebody new
Let the tables turn
Let the bridges burn
Let go of the memory
That's the mend-a-broken-heart
Make-a-new-start, 12 step recovery

Well, I've gotta admit, I had my doubts at first
But I figured, what the heck, let's see if it works
So I followed each step down to the letter
And almost right away I started feeling better
Instead of missing you, now you'll find me
Practicing the twelve-step recovery

(Repeat chorus)

That's the mend-a-broken-heart
Make-a-new-start, 12 step recovery