I Tried to Tell Myself

I tried to tell myself, I tried to tell myself That you would be back (You would be back) I tried to tell myself, I tried to tell myself That you would be back (You would be back) Oh, though you said you would I only wish you could I know I'm trying to be someone Say I tried to tell myself, I tried to tell myself You got to ride (You got to ride) Oh, I tried to tell myself, I tried I really tired to sleep at night (Sleep at night) Before the break of day Turning another page into life's mystery And the light of day I can now hear you say I then take this trip With me to eternity Oh, I tried to tell myself, I tried to tell myself You need a friend (You need a friend) Oh and as soon as I wake up The sun begin to shine, I start to rain (Start to rain) I see you finally made it All the time you waited I, I could be with you I see you finally made it All the time you waited Now I wanna be with you, oh yeah I tried to tell myself I tried to tell myself I don't wanna ever leave you I tried to tell myself I tried to tell myself I never want you to ever leave me all alone I tried to tell myself I never want you to ever leave me away I tried to tell myself I tried to tell myself I don't want you to ever leave me all alone --- I Tried to Tell Myself - Al Green