God Knows I've Tried

She's a little rebel, that's what they say

I've been chasing trouble since back in the day

I don't wanna grow up, I'm just not built that way

Daddy wishes I was the girl next door

Mama tells me I should smile some more

Baby, I've been bad

But God knows I've tried to be good

God knows I've tried

To the lovers and friends that I've gone and left behind

I might've runaway, but, see, I ain't driving blind

I made it to the circus, but I still walk the line

So go on, judge me by my cover

I know I'll never write another

Baby, I've been bad

But God knows I've tried to be good

God knows I've tried

I've been smokin', drinkin', lyin', cheatin'

I've overpromised, but under-achievin'

I usually ain't afraid of nothin'

But saying this out loud terrifies me

I've been breakin' hearts, stealin' cars

Takin' shit to walk on Mars

To never say sorry, don't mean I'm not sorry

Baby, I'm sorry, oh baby, I'm sorry

I'm sorry for the pain I've caused

For all the moments I've gone and lost

Don't you know I've tried to be good

She's a little rebel, that's what they say

Yeah, I'll be chasing trouble for the rest of my days

No, I'm never growing up no matter what they say

So let me speak some truth to you

I'll do it all again times two, yeah

Baby, I'm bad

But God knows I've tried to be good, yeah, ooh

God knows I've tried

And I've tried and tried

God knows I've tried