I know, I made mistakes   I am what I am, I'm only a man   So don't take my joy away   Don't turn your back on me      I know this was my fault but   How much should it cost   To make things right?   Do I have to pay for life?      We all fall short sometimes   And I'm guilty of that crime   But I just wanna make you see   That you can still believe in me      I know, I made mistakes   I am what I am, I'm only a man   So don't take my joy away   Don't turn your back on me      Speak to me   Let me know how you feel   If you feel like you can hold on and be strong   I will never leave you lonely      I cry sometimes 'cause I make you cry   And that ain't right   I won't make the same mistake twice   Baby please forgive me      I know, I made mistakes   I am what I am, I'm only a man   So don't take my joy away   Don't turn your back on me      I know, I made mistakes   I am what I am, I'm only a man   So don't take my joy away   Don't turn your back on me      No I can't erase the wrong I've done   But I hope you can give me another chance   'Cause if you were me you would want the same   And I'd give that chance to you      I know, I made mistakes   I am what I am, I'm only a man   So don't take my joy away   Don't turn your back from me      I know, I made mistakes   I am what I am, I'm only a man   So don't take my joy away   Don't turn your back on me      I'm only human   Of flesh and blood, Amen   I'm only human   And I'm gonna make mistakes      I know, I made mistakes   I am what I am, I'm only a man   So don't take your joy away from me   Don't turn your back on me      I know, I made mistakes   I am what I am, I'm only a man   So don't take my joy away   Don't turn your back on me      I know, I made mistakes   I am what I am