(Hank Williams) I tried so hard my dear to show That you're my every dream Yet you're afraid each thing I do Is just some evil scheme. A mem'ry from your lonesome past Keeps us so far apart Why can't I free your doubtful mind And melt your cold, cold heart. Another love before my time Made your heart sad and blue And so my heart is paying now For things I didn't do. In anger unkind words are said That make those teardrops start Why can't I free your doubtful mind And melt your cold, cold heart. --- Instrumental --- There was a time when I believed That you belonged to me But now I see your heart Is shackled to a memory. The more I learn to care for you The more we drift apart Why can't I free your doubtful mind And melt your cold, cold heart...