I'm sorry, I couldn't stay

And I'm sorry, I tried, but it died I didn't want to get involved And it's sad, and I cried Your mama had to get involved And you're moving away I'm sorry, you couldn't stay (I'm sorry, you couldn't stay) I'm sorry, I couldn't stay And I tried to be like a brother, to you (to you) Brought you gifts, yeah, I brought you food (food) Taught you manners, if you came off rude (rude, hm, hm) Was there for you when you were in a bad mood And I guess (and I guess), It's for the best And I tried (and I tried), to make sure you didn't cry And I'm sorry, I tried, but it died I didn't want to get involved And it's sad, and I cried Your mama had to get involved And you're moving away I'm sorry, you couldn't stay (I'm sorry, you couldn't stay) I'm sorry, I couldn't stay I'm sorry, I couldn't stay I'm sorry, I couldn't stay And I'm sorry, I tried, but it died I didn't want to get involved And it's sad, and I cried Your mama had to get involved And you're moving away I'm sorry, you couldn't stay (I'm sorry, you couldn't stay) I'm sorry, I couldn't stay