forgive me when I'm with you
and I'm not sure what to say
I know the words I want you to hear
they just don't come out that way
forgive me when I stumble through
forgive my silent stare
you know I just can't find the words
to let you know I'm here

I'm captivated by your presence
lost within your smile
forgive me when my own contorts
with confusion and surprise
forgive me when the only words
I hear fall from your lips
like that cup of coffee there
they flow in subtle sips

forgive me for the simple things
I don't know how to say
I never meant to complicate things
just to make you stay
just let me know you know I'm here
a simple, helpless man
let me show you everything of me
I know, I know, I know I can

forgive me when I linger
when, by chance, you pass me by
I'm taking time to gather strength
my mouth is cracked and dry
cracked and dry

forgive me if I linger
forgive me if I try
forgive me if I linger
forgive me if I...

Lyrics and Music by Scott Sokoloski and Matt Woods
©2001 Crooked Smile Music, All Rights Reserved.
Lyrics may not be reproduced without permission.