I'm sorry
La fille sur le pond/ Brenda Lee Lyrics

The song "I'm Sorry" by Brenda Lee has a melancholic tone with its simple, yet poignant lyrics. The song begins with the singer admitting her foolishness and the pain that came with being unaware of the cruel nature of love. She is filled with regret and apologizes to her lover for her mistakes, but at the same time, acknowledges that love is often blind.

The next verse of the song showcases a reflection of the pain she has caused and the realization that mistakes do not excuse the hurtful actions taken towards loved ones. The chorus of the song features the repetition of "I'm sorry" and "so sorry," as if to emphasize the depth of her regret and the desperate need for forgiveness. The final verse of the song echoes the same sentiments as before, but with an added emphasis on the blindness that love can often bring, leading one to make mistakes they may later regret.

One interesting fact about this song is that it was written by two well-known songwriters, Dub Albritton and Ronnie Self, with the intention of being a rockabilly tune. However, Brenda Lee's interpretation of the song transformed it into a ballad that became popular among many other audiences. Another interesting fact is that Lee was only 16 years old at the time of the recording, yet her delivery of the song was so powerful, it captured the feeling of heartbreak that the lyrics conveyed.

"I'm Sorry" was released in 1960 and became Lee's first chart-topping song, reaching number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Country charts. The song went on to sell over one million copies and has since been covered by several artists, including Elvis Presley and Connie Francis.

Chords (Key of Bb):

Verse: Bb, D7, Gm, Gb, Bb, D7, Gm, D7
Chorus: Gm, Eb, Bb, D7, Gm, Eb, Bb, F7
Bridge: Ab, Gm, Eb, F7