Well, I gave you everything I had 
But, you left me sittin' here all alone 
Did you have to treat me so bad? 
All I do, girl, is hang my head and moan 

Tell me why you cry, and why you lied to me 
Tell me why you cried, baby 
Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me 

If it's somethin' that I might have said 
Just tell me, girl, and I'll apologize 
If you don't I really can't go on 
Holdin' back the tears, holdin' back the tears from my eyes 

Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me 
Tell me why you cried, baby 
Just tell me why'd you cry, and why'd you lie to me 

Well, I beg you on my bended knees 
Baby, please-please, listen to what I say 
If there's anything that I could do 
Just tell me, girl, 'cause I'm so in love with you 

Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me 
Tell me why you cried, baby 
Just tell me why'd you cry, and why'd you lie to me