I tried hard to mend my wicked ways
Acted like a lunatic for years
Lord knows I try to be good, I'd keep my promises if only I could
You count your blessings that I can't rely on you

And I tried and I tried
And I tried and I tried

Clutch your pictures of the Pope
Pray to God for love and hope
Bring the Virgin home for luck
Bolt the door down, keep it shut

I've done things I never thought I'd do
Sure it helps to lose myself in you
A little time and I'll be all right, c'mon sugar, let's go out tonight
Forgive your trespasses and all that we've been through

I tried and I tried
And I tried and I tried
And I tried and I tried
And I tried and I tried

Clutch your pictures of the Pope
Pray to God for love and hope
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Bolt the door down, keep it shut

That sinking feeling
When you are leaving
All I believe in
Walks out my door

I tried hard to mend my wicked ways
The damage's done, there's nothing left to save

And I tried
And I tried and I tried
And I tried and I tried
And I tried and I tried

Clutch your pictures of the Pope
(Just like I told you)
Pray to God for love and hope
(Just like I warned you)
Bring the Virgin home for luck
(Just like I told you)
Bolt the door down, keep it shut
(Just like I warned you)