Wicked Ways

[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)