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 (x4)

Chorus:
Clutch your pictures of the Pope
Pray to God for love and hope
Bring the Virgin home for luck
Bolt the door to 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

And I tried (x8)

(Chorus)

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

And I tried (x7)

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 to keep it shut
(Just like I warned you)