About the Song
“One Broken Heart for Sale” is a song by Elvis Presley, featured in the soundtrack of the motion picture “It Happened at the World’s Fair.” The single was released by RCA Victor on January 29, 1963. It achieved notable success, reaching number 11 on the Hot 100 chart and remaining on the chart for nine weeks. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified it gold in 1992. On the R&B chart, the song reached number 21 and spent four weeks there.
In the United Kingdom, “One Broken Heart for Sale” peaked at number 12. The song’s commercial success and chart performance highlight its popularity during the early 1960s. Elvis Presley’s contributions to film soundtracks, including memorable songs like this one, further solidified his status as a multifaceted entertainer in both the music and film industries.
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Who wants to buy a heart
One broken lover’s heart
One broken heart for saleWell, excuse me if you see me crying like a baby
Since she rejected me
There’s nothing left to save meWho wants to buy a heart
One broken lover’s heart
One broken heart for saleShe would not listen to the things my heart was saying
She turned and walked away
And told me I was playingSome guys have all the luck
And my heart hasn’t any
I think I’ll paint a sign
For sale for a pennyWho wants…