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 and I tried   And I tried and I tried      Clutch your pictures 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 all right, c'mon sugar, let's go out tonight   Forgive your trespasses and all that we've been through      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 pictures 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 my door      I tried hard to mend my wicked ways   The damage's done, there's nothing left to save      And I tried   And I tried and I tried   And I tried and I tried   And I tried and I tried      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 down, keep it shut   (Just like I warned you)