Tell me why, tell me why Why did you make me cry? Tell me why, tell me why Why did you make me cry? Wasn't it you who told me there'll be no other And that you'll stay with me forever more Wasn't it you who made all those promises That you'll never walk through the door Tell me why, tell me why Why did you make me cry? There's no time to sit down and worry There's no time to sit down and cry Stand upon your feet, be strong, take it like a man Teach the young ones, help them to understand Tell me why, tell me why Why did you make me cry? Wasn't it you who say I needed you Wasn't it you who ask me to take you back It's just a matter of time, 'cause what you're doing It's just a matter of time, 'cause what you're doing Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why Why did you make me cry? Tell me why, tell me why There's no time to sit down and worry There's no time to sit down and cry Stand upon your feet, be strong, take it like a man Tell me why, tell me why Why did you make me cry