Looking back over my life I can see where I caused you strive And I know, oohhh yes I know I'll never make that same mistake again Looking on back, over my deeds I can see signs of a wise man heed And if I just, If I just had a chance I'll never make that same mistake again Once my cup was overflowing And I gave, I gave nothing in return Now I can begin to tell you What a lesson, what a lesson I had learned Looking on back, over the flame I can see love, turn to hate And I know, Ohh ohhh yes I know I'll never make that same mistake again Looking back