TOO HARD TO SAY I'M SORRY
(Jack Clement / Jack Johnson)

Charley Pride - 1967


 

Just two words were all that she would ask of me
And I could have the world and all it holds for me
Of love and tender care, not the pain and the sorrow
That will be mine tomorrow
But I just can't seem to say it
I'm sorry

I know exactly what I should do
Admit I'm wrong, it wouldn't take long and she'd forgive me
And I know exactly what I ought to say
But I'm not built that way
Wish that I could say
I'm sorry

I'm a man, at least that's what I like to think
A stubborn man who now is standing on the brink
Of pain and despair and I care and I'm sorry
And I ought to tell her
But I just can't seem to say it
I'm sorry

I know exactly what I should do
But I'm a fool, I guess I'll do the thing that fools do
I'll stand and watch my dreams go down the drain
In my stubborn way
And as they sink I'll say
I'm sorry



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - January 2011)