Sometime I know that we all do some wrong, yeah
Some of us are weak, all of us just can't be strong
But any time it take you to wash your face
Sit down to the dinner table
Bow your head and say your grace
You could have said "Darling, I'm sorry"
You had time to admit that you were wrong
In any language that you can name
"I'm sorry" still mean the same
So why is it so hard to say that you're sorry?
Why does it take so long to say that you're sorry?
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 any time it take you to put on your coat
Start the car up in the driveway, oh and drive away
You could have said "Darling, I'm sorry"
You had time to admit that you were wrong
In any language that you can name
"I'm sorry" still mean the same
So why is it so hard to say that you're sorry?
Why does it take so long to say that you're sorry?
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 any time it take you to light up a cigarette
Sit down and read the headlines of your daily gazette
You could have said "Darling, I'm sorry"
You had time to admit that you were wrong
In any language that you can name
"I'm sorry" still mean the same
So why is it so hard to say that you're sorry?
Why, why, why, why
Why is it so hard to say you're sorry when you know you're wrong?
Why, why can't you just say "Baby, I'm sorry"?
Why, why you can't tell her you're sorry when you know you're wrong?
Get down on your knees, beg your woman, please
Tell her, say "Baby, I'm sorry"
And if our love is true, she'll stick by you
And accept your apology
Why, why, why, why
Why can't you say you're sorry when you know you're wrong?
Why don't you walk up to her and say "Baby, I'm sorry"?
I'm sorry, I know I was wrong, baby
I'm sorry, would you forgive me this time, baby, 'cause
I'm sorry, ooh I'm sorry
I know I've done you wrong, baby, and I'm sorry
But baby, just tell me, ooh honey, I'm sorry
(Why is it so hard to say you're sorry?)