Anyhow - Leonard Cohen

I know it really is a pity

The way you treat me now

I know you can’t forgive me

But forgive me anyhow

The ending got so ugly

I even heard you say

You never ever loved me

But could you love me anyway

I dreamed about you baby

You were wearing half your dress

I know you have to hate me

But could you hate me less?

I used up all my chances

And you’ll never take me back

But there ain’t no harm in asking

Could you cut me one more slack?

I’m naked and I’m filthy

And there’s sweat upon my brow

And both of us are guilty

Anyhow

Have mercy on me baby

After all I did confess

Even though you have to hate me

Could you hate me less?

It’s a shame and it’s a pity

I know you can’t forgive me

The ending got so ugly

You never ever loved me

Dreamed about you baby

I know you have to hate me

I’m naked and I’m filthy

And both of us are guilty

Anyhow

Have mercy on me baby