You walked out and my world caved in I couldn't get back on my feet again I tried self-help books, even meditation 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: 1...Friday nights 2...Neon lights 3...Find a party crowd 4...Jukebox 5...Let it rock 6...Let your hair down 7...Howl at the moon 8...Shoot a little pool 9...Get out on the dance floor with somebody 10...Let the tables turn 11...Let the bridges burn 12...Let go of the memory That's the mend a broken heart, make a new start, 12 step recovery Well I 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 Almost right away I started feeling better Instead of missing you, now you'll find me Practicing the 12 step recovery Chorus Chorus That's the mend a broken heart, make a new start, 12 step recovery