Lyrics You Don't Have to Say You're Sorry - Patti Austin

You don't have to say you're sorry
We all make mistakes, I've made my share
You don't have to say you're sorry
I don't need those words to know you care
Explanations aren't required
Even though you think you should
I don't need to know your reasons
No, not even if they're good
You don't have to say you're sorry
But I sure do wish you would
You don't have to say you're sorry
That's a silly game that children play
You don't have to say you're sorry
No, you shouldn't have to live that way
You don't have to say you're sorry
Cause we're both too old, it's true
Well, they say that when you love someone
Forgiveness is the rule
You don't have to say you're sorry
But I sure do wish you would
Explanations aren't required
Even though you think you should
I don't need to know your reasons
No, not even if they're good
You don't have to say you're sorry
But I sure do wish you would