Al Green I Tried to Tell Myself

I tried to tell myself, I tried to tell myself That you would be back (You would be back) I tried to tell myself, I tried to tell myself That you would be back (You would be back)Oh, though you said you would I only wish you could I know I'm trying to be someoneSay I tried to tell myself, I tried to tell myself You got to ride (You got to ride) Oh, I tried to tell myself, I tried I really tired to sleep at night (Sleep at night)Before the break of day Turning another page into life's mysteryAnd the light of day I can now hear you say I then take this trip With me to eternityOh, I tried to tell myself, I tried to tell myself You need a friend (You need a friend) Oh and as soon as I wake up The sun begin to shine, I start to rain (Start to rain)I see you finally made it All the time you waited I, I could be with youI see you finally made it All the time you waited Now I wanna be with you, oh yeahI tried to tell myself I tried to tell myself I don't wanna ever leave you I tried to tell myself I tried to tell myself I never want you to ever leave me all aloneI tried to tell myself I never want you to ever leave me away I tried to tell myself I tried to tell myself I don't want you to ever leave me all alone