Ain't Too Proud To Beg

Phil Collins · Other Songs - Phil Collins

I know you wanna leave me,

But I refuse to let you go

If I have to beg and plead for your sympathy,

I don't mind 'cause you mean that much to me



Ain't too proud to beg, sweet darlin'

Please don't leave me girl, don't you go

Ain't to proud to plead, baby, baby

Please don't leave me, girl, don't you go



Now I heard a cryin' man,

Is half a man with no sense of pride

But if I have to cry to keep you,

I don't mind weepin' if it keeps you by my side



Oh I ain't to proud to beg,

Please don't leave me girl, don't you go

Ain't to proud to plead, baby, baby

Please don't leave me girl, don't you go



If I have to sleep on your doorstep

All night and day just to keep you from walkin' away

Let your friends laugh, even this I can stand

Because I wanna keep ya any way I can



Ain't too proud to beg,

Please don't leave me girl, don't you go

Ain't to proud to plead, baby, baby

Please don't leave me girl, don't you go



Well I gotta love so deep in the pit of my heart

And each day it grows more and more

I'm not ashamed to crawl and plead to you baby

If pleadin' keeps you from walkin' out that door



Oh I ain't too proud to beg,

Please don't leave me girl, don't you go

Ain't to proud to plead, baby, baby

Please don't leave me girl, don't you go

Ain't too proud to beg, oh you know it

Please don't leave me girl, don't you go

Ain't to proud to plead, baby, baby

Please don't leave me girl, don't you go

Ain't Too Proud To Beg

Phil Collins' 1981 single 'Ain't Too Proud To Beg' stands as a defining track of the synth-pop era, showcasing his signature blend of melodic pop sensibilities and rhythmic precision. Released during the height of his solo career, the recording features his distinctive vocal delivery layered over a driving bassline and synthesizer work that became a hallmark of his sound. The song reflects the introspective and sometimes melancholic themes often explored in Collins' discography, capturing the emotional resonance of an individual facing personal challenges. As a staple of his live performances and a frequent inclusion in compilations, the track remains a testament to his ability to craft anthems that resonate across generations while maintaining the stylistic integrity of early 1980s music.