You Don't Have To Say You're Sorry
Composer(s): Patti Austin
Performer(s): Patti Austin; Vanessa Williams;
Freddy Cole; Cafe Soul All Stars; Chico Freeman



You don't have to say you're sorry
We all make mistakes, I've made my share, oh
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 the 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
And that's a silly game that children play, oh
You don't have to say you're sorry, no
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 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 the reasons
No, not even if they're good
You don't have to say you're sorry
But I sure do wish you would, I wish you would