You look like a dream But it's obscence the way you play your game. You treat them like a number without a name. Lovers used Their hearts abused I'm gone without a trace. Don't you know it's time to mend your ways? Don't wanna be heartache number nine - I'm not gonna play that part. I'm gonna be the one to change your mind You're never gonna break my heart. When I'm down I'll be the only one I'll never be known as heartache number nine. One to three were way before me And four was a friend of mine - They fail for your lies time after time. Five and six were here and gone They didn't last too long And seven and eight were next in line. Don't wanna be heartache number nine - . . . It's been eight times that love's Walked in and out of your life But it's all in the past 'cause I'm here to stay Oh baby. Heartache number nine - heartache number nine - When I'm down I'll be the only one I'll never be known as heartache number nine. Heartache number nine - . . . Don't wanna be heartache number nine - Heartache number nine.