[C] I tried so hard my dear to show that you're my every [G] dream.

Yet [G7] you're afraid each thing I do is just some evil [C] scheme.

A memory from your lonesome past keeps [C7] us so far [F] apart.

Why [G] can't I free your doubtful mind and [G7] melt your cold, cold [C] heart?

[C] Another love before my time made your heart sad and [G] blue,

And [G7] so my heart is paying now for things I didn't [C] do.

In anger, unkind words are said, that [C7] make the teardrops [F] start.

Why [G] can't I free your doubtful mind, and [G7] melt your cold, cold [C] heart?

You'll [C] never know how much it hurts to see you sad and [G] cry.

You know you need and want my love, yet [G7] you're afraid to [C] try.

Why do you run and hide from life? To [C7] try it just ain't [F] smart.

Why [G] can't I free your doubtful mind and [G7] melt your cold, cold [C] heart.

[C] There was a time when I believed that you belonged to [G] me.

But [G7] now I know your heart is shackled to a memo-[C]-ry.

The more I learn to care for you, the [C7] more we drift [F] apart.

Why [G] can't I free your doubtful mind and [G7] melt your cold, cold [C] heart.