Wicked Ways

I tried hard to mend my wicked ways

I 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 better 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

Come on sugar let's go out tonight

Forgive your trespasses and all that we've been through

Oh 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

Bring the Virgin home for luck

Bolt the door better keep it shut

That sinking feeling

When you are leaving

All I believe in

Walks out the door

I tried hard to mend my wicked ways

The damage done there's nothing left to save

Oh 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 try to keep it shut

Just like I warned you