And I'm sorry, I tried, but it died
I didn't want to get involved
And it's sad, and I cried
Your mama had to get involved
And you're moving away
I'm sorry, you couldn't stay (I'm sorry, you couldn't stay)
I'm sorry, I couldn't stay
And I tried to be like a brother, to you (to you)
Brought you gifts, yeah, I brought you food (food)
Taught you manners, if you came off rude (rude, hm, hm)
Was there for you when you were in a bad mood
And I guess (and I guess), It's for the best
And I tried (and I tried), to make sure you didn't cry
And I'm sorry, I tried, but it died
I didn't want to get involved
And it's sad, and I cried
Your mama had to get involved
And you're moving away
I'm sorry, you couldn't stay (I'm sorry, you couldn't stay)
I'm sorry, I couldn't stay
I'm sorry, I couldn't stay
I'm sorry, I couldn't stay
And I'm sorry, I tried, but it died
I didn't want to get involved
And it's sad, and I cried
Your mama had to get involved
And you're moving away
I'm sorry, you couldn't stay (I'm sorry, you couldn't stay)
I'm sorry, I couldn't stay