I could shame you 'til you hide your face

And drag you right down in disgrace

But what good would it do

I know I'd still want you I could tell the world you're doin' wrong

That I was stringin' you along

And if it all were true

I know I'd still want you This world with me might sympathize

When I got through with all my lies

But I'd be just as blue

'Cause my heart would still want you

Cry, oh, Lord I could tell my friends I threw you down

And slander your name all over town

But what good would it do

I know I'd still want you If I said I'm happy to be free

The only one I'd fool is me

Because it isn't true

I know I'd still want you What's the use to say that you're no good

When I'd crawl back if I could

No matter what you do

I know I'd still want you

Cry, oh, Lord I could smile and say that I don't care

And then go home and pull my hair

But what good would it do

I know I'd still want you I could say that someone put me wise

And get revenge by telling lies

But when I got all through

I know I'd still want you If the things I said was to break your heart

I'd be the first to take your part

'Cause if all these lies were true

I know I'd still want you

Cry, oh, Lord