I warned you I tried to tell you But you wouldn't listen And now you're sad I warmed you There as i held you But you couldn't listen And now it's bad But don't you despair No reason to fret I'm still standing here And i can forget Yeah i can forgive But you've got to live And don't let them get you down Don't let them get you down You've got to swim or you'll drown So don't let them get you down I pulled you Out of the water 'cause i saw you sinking Into the deep And i hold you Just like a father There's no need for running You're safe with me So don't ever despair Don't live in regret I'm still standing here And i can forget Yeah i can forgive 'cause you've got to live And don't let them get you down Don't let them get you down You've got to swim or you'll drown Yeah Don't let them get you down Don't let them get you down You've got to swim or you'll drown Don't let them get you down Don't let them get you down