Why Is It So Hard (To Say You’re Sorry)

[Verse 1]
Sometime I know that we all do some wrong, yeah
Some of us are weak, all of us just can't be strong
But in the time it take you to wash your face
Sit down to the dinner table, bow your head and say your grace

[Pre-Chorus]
You could have said "Darling, I'm sorry"
You had time to admit that you were wrong
And any language that you can name
"I'm sorry" still mean the same

[Chorus]
So why is it so hard to say that you sorry?
Why does it take so long to say that you sorry?

[Verse 2]
Now you may have said some harsh words
To that woman you love
And on the way out of the door
Instead of a hug, you gave her a shove
But in the time it take you to put on your coat
Start the car in the driveway, oh and drive away

[Pre-Chorus]
You could have said "Darling, I'm sorry"
You had time to admit that you were wrong
And any language that you can name
"I'm sorry" still mean the same

[Chorus]
So why is it so hard to say that you sorry?
Why does it take so long to say that you sorry?

[Verse 3]
Now I know in someone's life
You have caused them a lot of hurt
And I know in your own life
Someone have treated you just like dirt
But in the time it take you to light up a cigarette
Sit down and read the headlines of your daily gazette

[Pre-Chorus]
You could have said "Darling, I'm sorry"
You had time to admit that you were wrong
And any language that you can name
"I'm sorry" still mean the same

[Chorus]
So why is it so hard to say that you sorry?
Why, why-why-why?
(Why is it so hard to say you sorry?)
Why is it so hard to say that you sorry
When you know you wrong?
Why, why can't you just say
(Why is it so hard to say you sorry?)
"Baby, I'm sorry"
(Why is it so hard to say you sorry?)
Why, why can't you tell her you sorry
When you know you wrong?

[Verse 4]
Get down on your knees, beg your woman, please
Tell her, say "Baby, I'm sorry"
And if a love is true, she'll stick by you
And accept your apology
Why, why, why, why
Why can't you say you sorry
When you know you wrong?
Why don't you walk up to her and say
"Baby, I'm sorry"
(Why is it so hard to say you sorry?)
"I'm sorry, I know I was wrong, baby"
(Why is it so hard to say you sorry?)
"I'm sorry, would you forgive me this time baby, 'cause"
(Why is it so hard to say you sorry?)
"I'm sorry, ooh, I'm sorry
I know I done you wrong, baby
And I'm sorry about it, baby
Please stay a-ooh"
(Why is it so hard to say you sorry?)
"Honey, I'm sorry"

[Outro]
(Why is it so hard to say you sorry?
Why is it so hard to say you sorry?)