Verse: How long will I wait? How long must I pay? I can't get past the things I've done and guilt I have. I've made mistakes that I can't take back. How long will these ghosts live? I can't, I can't, why can't I be forgiven? Chorus: Please forgive me. (4X) Bridge: I've tried to numb my mind and erase, but memories always stay. Can I ever be forgiven? Bridge: I can't stay here in this place of shame and fear. I've got to think even I could be forgiven. Chorus: I want to be forgiven, will you please forgive me? I want to be forgiven, will you please forgive me? Outro: I need to be forgiven. Will you please forgive me?