If I don't love you like you want me to do Baby, I'm trying, I'm trying And if I'm not fair when you need talking to Baby, I'm trying, I'm trying Everyday in the week I mean seven days Just to love you in so many ways I'm trying baby, can't you see I'm trying And if I don't please ya and give you all you need Baby, I'm trying, I'm trying You know you mean the whole world to me And that's what keeps me trying, I'm trying I may not provide all your kids I will do But deep down in my soul That's what I want to do I'm trying, yeah baby, can't you see I'm trying No stumbling blocks can block my plan Whatever I got I'll run and give you half And in the world if I don't succeed Baby, I'd be rather be, you and me If I don't love you like you want me to do Baby, I'm trying, I'm trying And if I'm not fair when you need talking to Baby, I'm trying, I'm trying I may not provide all your kids I will do But deep down in my soul That's what I want to do I keep on trying, baby, can't you see I'm trying Oh yes I am, girl I'm trying, Lord have mercy Can't you see that I am trying Everyday when I get up and go to work I'm trying, trying to make you happy