I Tried

I can't say my sadness doesn't sting
I can't say that I begrudge you anything
I laid down my best for you, it was too much to bring
Thankyou for the happiness, sorry for the suffering

Your feelings have reasons, deep and true
I had my own for loving you
But being alone is all that some men can do
Thankyou for the happiness, sorry for the storm clouds too

And I tried. I tried, I tried
My love washed out like petals on the tide
But I tried. Darling, I tried

You made me feel like I was floating in the sky
Yes, you helped me see myself with pride
Now that damn John Denver song makes me break down and cry
Thankyou for the happiness, sorry our paths roamed so low and high

I asked my teachers how sweet the good times get
Some old preachers tell me joy is just a form of debt
It's midnight, and the rain is crushing the roof like lead
Thankyou for the happiness, sorry and goodnight, my pretty friend

And I tried. I tried, I tried
My love washed out like petals on the tide
But I tried. Darling, I tried

And I tried. I tried, honey I tried
My love burned to nothing, like smoke from a fire
But I tried. Darling, didn't I try