I have tried
To live my life with pride
Yes, I have lied
Some things I had to hide
Kept things inside, I tried
I have cried
Been able to keep evil cast aside
God knows I tried
To live by his rules
I tried
I am terrified
To get on my knees an testify
I have tried
To open my heart to love
God knows I tried
I kept my faith, even though
it has been tried
So many things I tried
to justify
I tried to deny
With my life I tried
not to be snide
To let things slide
Take it all in stride
God knows
I tried
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