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

Lyrics

[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?)