I've tried so hard, my dear,
to show that you're my every dream
But you're afraid each thing I do
is just some evil scheme
A memory from your lonesome past
keeps us so far apart
Why can't I free your doubtful mind
And melt your cold, heart?
Another love before my time
Made your heart sad and blue
And so my heart is paying now
for things I didn't do
And anger, unkind words were said
that made the teardrops pour
Why can't I free your doubtful mind
And melt your cold, heart?
You'll never know how much it hurts
To see you sit and cry
You know you need and want my love,
yet you're afraid to try
Why do you run and hide from life,
to try it just ain't smart
Why can't I free your doubtful mind
and melt your cold, cold heart?
There was a time when I believed
that you belonged to me
But now I know your heart is
shackled to a memory
The more I learn to care for you,
the more we drift apart
Why can't I free your doubtful mind
And melt your cold, cold heart?