too many times i didn t try to hold you i never kept the promises i told you now it s time i give in i know to the words that i should have said long ago chorus lady lay down beside me wrap all your love around me i need you to stay don t turn away from me now lady lay down you ve been alone i guess i ve known about it you gave me love learned to live without it now that you ve turned to go let me beg you to stay the best way i know chorus lady lay down beside me wrap all your love around me i need you to stay don t turn away from me now lady lay down chorus lady lay down beside me wrap all your love around me i need you to stay don t turn away from me now lady lay down lady lay down