**Verse 1** [Steel Guitar Intro]
Well, I stumbled in this honky-tonk,
With a heart that's heavy, and a drink that’s strong,
Saw your smile across the crowded room,
And I’m fightin’ demons just to get to you.
But I’m scared of all the words I need to say,
'Cause my past is a shadow that won’t fade away,
So I take a breath, and I muster up the plea,
Before I step to you, I whisper, “Pardon me.”
**Pre-Chorus**
Pardon me for the scars that I wear,
Pardon me for the heart that’s learned to care,
I know I ain’t perfect, but I’m tryin’ to be,
Just a lonely soul hopin' you’ll see me,
So pardon me, oh pardon me.
**Verse 2**
You’re like a sunset on a lonesome road,
With every glance, you lighten up my load,
But I’m haunted by the ghosts of yesterday,
Tryin’ to shake them off, find a better way.
Your laughter echoes like a sweet refrain,
But in the back of my mind, I’m feelin’ pain,
Still, I take a step, let my heart run free,
And I hope you’ll understand, just pardon me.
**Pre-Chorus**
Pardon me for the scars that I wear,
Pardon me for the heart that’s learned to care,
I know I ain’t perfect, but I’m tryin’ to be,
Just a lonely soul hopin' you’ll see me,
So pardon me, oh pardon me.
**Verse 3**
Now the moonlight’s spillin’ on the old jukebox,
We’re lost in the music, but I’m still in knots,
Every word you say is a melody,
But I’m still fightin' with this history.
So I’ll raise my glass, toast to what could be,
With a heart full of hope, just you wait and see,
And if you feel the same, let it set you free,
Before I whisper soft, “Oh, pardon me.”
**Fade x7**
Pardon me, oh pardon me,
Just a lonely soul hopin' you’ll see me,
Pardon me, oh pardon me,
Just a lonely soul hopin' you’ll see me...
(Pardon me, oh pardon me...)
(Pardon me, oh pardon me...)
(Pardon me, oh pardon me...)
(Pardon me, oh pardon me...)
(Pardon me, oh pardon me...)
(Pardon me, oh pardon me...)
(Pardon me, oh pardon me...)
