They've told me the worst things about you
They never spoke of themselves
They've told me whatever they wanted
and I believed them, for they were older
They've told me that you were everywhere
They've told me you drank alot
They've told me everything they knew
and I believed them for they were older
Forgive me father
the many harsh words
my life today
resembles yours
Forgive me father
now I understand you
As I watch your picture
I recognise myself
They've told me you loved the ladies
that you lost money playing cards
They've told me what they knew
and I believed them for I was very young
They've told me that you cursed God
THey've told me so very much more
They've told me what they knew
and I believed them for I was very young
Forgive me father
the many harsh words
my life today
much resembles yours
Forgive me father
that I've listened to others
I am the same now father
because I've tasted life...