D7 D A7 I try so hard my dear to show that you're my every dream A7 D but you're afraid each thing I do is just some evil scheme D D7 G a memory from your lonesome past keeps us so far apart G A7 D why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold, cold heart D A7 another love before my time made your heart sad and blue D and so my heart is paying now for things I didn't do D7 G in anger unkind words are said that make the teardrops start A7 D why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold, cold heart D A7 you'll never know how much it hurts to see you set and cry D you know you need and want my love yet you're afraid to try D7 G why do you run and hide from life to try it just ain't smart A7 D why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold, cold heart D A7 there was a time when I believed that you'd belong to me D but now I know your heart is shackled to a memory D7 G the more I learn to care for you the more we drift apart A7 D why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold, cold heart A7 D why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold, cold heart