What Can I Say After I'm Sorry
Bill Haley · Other Songs - Bill Haley
I'm sorry sweetheart and yet
Though you shouldn't be lenient with me
I hope you'll forgive and forget
What can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?
What can I do to prove it to you, I'm sorry?
I didn't mean to ever be mean to you
If I didn't care I wouldn't feel like I do
I was all wrong but right or wrong I don't blame you
Why should I take somebody like you and shame you
I know that I made you cry, and I'm so sorry dear
So what can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?
You made me glad, I made you sad
I made you lonesome and blue
And who ever knew
Who'd ever think that I would be crying to you
What can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?
What can I do to prove it to you, I'm sorry?
I didn't mean to ever be mean to you
If I didn't care I wouldn't feel like I do
I was all wrong but right or wrong I don't blame you
Why should I take somebody like you and shame you
I know that I made you cry, and I'm so sorry dear
So what can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?
What Can I Say After I'm Sorry
Bill Haley's 'What Can I Say After I'm Sorry' stands as a quintessential example of early rock and roll, blending traditional rhythm and blues structures with a driving, energetic tempo that defined the genre's emergence in the 1950s. As one of Haley's most recognizable recordings, the track showcases his signature vocal delivery and the distinctive sound of his band, the Comets, featuring a prominent guitar riff that became a staple of the era. The song captures the raw emotion and rhythmic pulse characteristic of Haley's discography, serving as a bridge between traditional country and blues influences and the explosive energy of modern rock music. Its enduring popularity highlights the artist's ability to craft songs that resonated deeply with audiences while establishing a template for future rock and roll hits.