Am I tried hard to mend my wicked ways I acted like a lunatic for years Am G Lord knows I try to be good Em F I'd keep my promises if only I could Am G Em F You count your blessings that I can't rely on you F Am C Dm And I tried, and I tried, and I tried, and I tried Chorus: Em C Clutch your pictures of the Pope G B7 Pray to God for love and hope Em C Bring the Virgin home for luck G B7 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 alright C'mon sugar, let's go out tonight Forgive your trespasses and all that we've been through 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 F# A That sinking feeling B G When you are leaving F# A All I believed in B G Walks out the door I tried hard to mend my wicked ways The damage's done, there's nothing left to save 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) | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Chords fingeringsA Am B B7 C Dm Em F F# G |