[Verse 1]

I tried hard to mend my wicked ways

I 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

[Pre-Chorus]

And I tried, and I tried, and I tried, and I tried

[Chorus]

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

[Verse 2]

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

C'mon sugar, let's go out tonight

Forgive your trespasses and all that we've been through

[Pre-Chorus]

Oh, I tried, and I tried, and I tried, and I tried

And I tried, and I tried, and I tried, and I tried

[Chorus]

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

[Bridge]

That sinking feeling

When you are leaving

All I believed in

Walks out the door

[Verse 3]

I tried hard to mend my wicked ways

The damage's done, there's nothing left to save

[Pre-Chorus]

Oh, I tried

And I tried, and I tried

And I tried, and I tried, and I tried, and I tried

[Chorus]

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)