It's been twenty years Since I rose and cleared my throat It's been ten years Since I stood outside the church It's been nine years Since the ground became the sky It's been eight years Since I found an alibi It's been six years Since the dogs picked up game It's been four years Since I learned to love the pain It's been one year Since I stole life from the grave And over all these years Just three things I've tried to say I was wrong I'm sorry And I love you I was wrong I'm sorry And I love you I was wrong I'm sorry And I love you I love you I welcome everyone But give them nothing when they arrive Or else build a house With no way to come inside I've learned to hide my tears Learned to hold them deep inside And then sell my fears Just to pick your pockets dry I was wrong I'm sorry And I love you I was wrong I'm sorry And I love you I was wrong I'm sorry And I love you I love you I have misled you I have misread you I've cared too much And not enough In the same breath You've been my hope My stretch of rope In life and death I was wrong I'm sorry And I love you I was wrong I'm sorry And I love you I was wrong I'm sorry And I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you