Wicked Ways

i tried hard to 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 picture of the Pope
pray to God for love and hope
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
a little time and i'll be alright
come on sugar, let's go out tonight
forgive your trespasses
and all that we've been through

and i tried
and i tried
and i tried
and 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 picture of the Pope
pray to God for love and hope
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 the door

i tried hard to mend my wicked ways
the damage done there's nothing left to say

oh i tried
and i tried
and i tried
and i tried
and i tried
and i tried
and i tried

clutch your picture 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 down, keep it shut
just like i warned you