Tried to love like the rest of the world A picture perfect romance I tried directing the play but the lines were all wrong I tried to make the occasions ring out I bought you diamonds and pearls But the gift that I didn't give was that of myself I'm sorry for what I said Sorry for the things I didn't do I'll say goodbye, but baby, take care of yourself There were times I couldn't hear your side Or put myself in your place My relationship skills had simply run out And when our times were good they were good And when they were bad they were bad I tried directing the play but the scenes were all wrong I'm sorry for what I said Sorry for the things I didn't do I'll say goodbye, but baby, take care of yourself I'll walk away, but baby, take care of yourself And there's nothing I wouldn't do for you To try and keep you here by my side If there's the slightest chance I could change for you Then I'll be here still for the long ride I'm sorry for what I said Sorry for the things I didn't do I'll say goodbye, but baby, take care of yourself I'm sorry for what I said Sorry for the things I didn't do I'll say goodbye, but baby, take care of yourself I'll walk away, but baby, take care of yourself I'll say goodbye, but baby, take care of yourself