I gave up all I had, everything that made me glad. I gave up all I had for this, oh no.
I gave up all I had, all the good things that made me glad. I gave up all I had for you, oh no.
She was good, did what she knew she should. She never ran out on me, I don't believe she could. But all you do is hurt me, just like she said she would. I'd go back to my baby, if I just thought I could.
I gave up all I had, all the good things that made me glad. I gave up all I had for you, oh no.
I walked the street all night, longing to hold her tight. Wanted to hear her tell me that everything's alright. But you won't let me go, you're far behind me still. Why don't you leave me alone, and let me do what I will.
I gave up all I had, all the good things that made me glad. I gave up all I had for you, oh no.
She had four beautiful children, and they were nice to me. They loved and respected me, but I had to earn that love. They didn't have no daddy, when I first met the girl. I took them under my wing, that's when we fell in love.
I gave up all I had, all the good things that made me glad. I gave up all I had for you, oh no.
I gave up all I had, all the good things that made me glad. I gave up all I had for you, oh no.