Tried to love like the rest of the world

A picture perfect romance

I tried directing the play but the lines were all wrong



I tried to make the occasions ring out

I bought you diamonds and pearls

But the gift that I didn’t give was that of myself



I’m sorry for what I said

Sorry for the things I didn’t do

I’ll say goodbye, but baby, take care of yourself



There were times I couldn’t hear your side

Or put myself in your place

My relationship skills had simply run out



And when our times were good they were good

And when they were bad they were bad

I tried directing the play but the scenes were all wrong



I’m sorry for what I said

Sorry for the things I didn’t do

I’ll say goodbye, but baby, take care of yourself

I’ll walk away, but baby, take care of yourself



And there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you

To try and keep you here by my side

If there’s the slightest chance I could change for you

Then I’ll be here still for the long ride



I’m sorry for what I said

Sorry for the things I didn’t do

I’ll say goodbye, but baby, take care of yourself

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I’ll walk away, but baby, take care of yourself

I’ll say goodbye, but baby, take care of yourself