F
[Verse 1]
F Fm C
I've tried so hard my dear to show that you're my every dream
C C7 F
Yet you're afraid each thing I do is just some evil scheme
F F7 A#
A memory from your lonesome past keeps us so far apart
C C7 F
Why can't I free your doubtul mind and melt your cold, cold heart
[Verse 2]
F Fm C
Another love before my time made your heart sad and blue
C7 F
And so my heart is paying now for things I didn't do
F F7 A#
In anger, unkind words are said that make the teardrops start
C C7 F
Why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold, cold heart
[Verse 3]
F Fm C
You'll never know how much it hurts to see you sit and cry
C C7 F
You know you need and want my love yet you're afraid to try
F F7 A#
Why do you run and hide from life, to try it just ain't smart
C C7 F
Why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold, cold heart
[Two Half Step-Up Transition]
G
[Verse 4]
G Gm D
There was a time when I believed that you belonged to me
D D7 G
But now I know your heart is shackled to a memory
G G7 C
The more I learn to care for you, the more we drift apart
D7 G
Why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold, cold heart.
