I can't say no

Joe Cocker · Sweet Forgiveness [2005]

I can't, can't, can't say no

I can't, can't, can't say no

I would what I want, when I want

I can't say no



It's a lot to say no

Interrupt the flow

When a guy wants to kiss

Who am I to resist?

Why should I be the one?

To miss out on the fun

Who am I to deny?

No willpower inside



Then I might, make fault tonight

Although I try, I don't know why



I can't, can't, can't say no

Everybody knows

I can't, can't, can't say no

Everytime it shows

I would what I want, when I want

I can't say no



I'm afraid if I pass

I might end up last

On my glass of champagne

Who am I to complain?

When the chocolates are arrive?

I do more than just die

But there's nothing to lose

But should I refuse?



Then I might, make fault tonight

Although I try, I don't know why



I can't, can't, can't say no

Everybody knows

I can't, can't, can't say no

Everytime it shows

I would what I want, when I want

I can't say no



Then I might, make fault tonight

Although I try, I don't know why

Then I might, make fault tonight

Although I try, I don't know why



I can't, can't, can't say no

Everybody knows

I can't, can't, can't say no

Everytime it shows

I would what I want, when I want

I can't say no



I can't, can't, can't say no

Everybody knows

I can't, can't, can't say no

Everytime it shows

I would what I want, when I want

I can't say no



I can't, can't, can't say no

Everybody knows

I can't, can't, can't say no

Everytime it shows

I would what I want, when I want

I can't say no

I Can't Say No

Joe Cocker's 'I Can't Say No' stands as a defining track from his 2005 album 'Sweet Forgiveness,' showcasing his signature raw vocal delivery and blues-infused rock style. The song captures the emotional turmoil of resisting temptation, a theme central to Cocker's broader body of work which often explored the complexities of love, regret, and human frailty. Recorded with a gritty, authentic sound characteristic of his later career, the track exemplifies his ability to convey deep personal struggle through powerful, unadorned performance. It remains a testament to his enduring influence on the blues-rock genre and his capacity to transform simple melodies into profound emotional statements.