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 war,
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.
little time, I'll be all right, [bad word] 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 war,
Bring the virgin home for luck,
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 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 war,
(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)