[Verse 1]
Drop a nickel in the jukebox, turn up the radio
Let the needle in the shallow groove run slow
Play the music loud, play it wild and high
Play the music loud tonight

[Chorus]
Play only, play only, play only a lonely one
Play only, play only, play only a lonely one

[Verse 2]
Well a new day is dying and a new night is born
While lovers are sighing, singing a happy song
When old Cupid throws millions arrows
Oh yes indeed, me and my shadows

[Chorus]
Play only, play only, play only a lonely one
Play only, play only, play only a lonely one

[Bridge]
An old love I'm remembering
I'm raising up my glass
To the joys and the sufferings
I want to reminisce
[Chorus]
Play only, play only, play only a lonely one
Play only, play only, play only a lonely one