The Things I Didn't Do
Perry Como [feat. Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra] Lyrics

I never said I loved you as I should have done
I failed to express my love fully and sincerely.

I never told you darling you're the only one
I neglected to communicate to you that you hold a special place in my heart above all others.

Will I do on regretting now my whole life through The things I didn't do?
Will I continue to feel regret for the rest of my life for not taking action in our relationship?

I never held my arms around you long enough
I failed to physically embrace you for an adequate period of time to convey my affection.

I never dared to make my kisses strong enough
I shied away from giving passionate, meaningful kisses that reflected my feelings.

I was too much afraid, afraid to get burned In a one way romance!
I was too fearful of getting hurt in a one-sided relationship.

So now I'm alone, too late I have learned I never gave love a chance!
Now that I'm alone, I realize I never opened myself up to the risk and reward of love.

But if there is an answer to my every prayer If you can find within your heart that you still care
If my prayers are answered and you still hold feelings for me in your heart,

I'll gladly spend my life just makin' up to you The things I didn't do!
I'll devote my life to making up for all the ways I failed to show you how much I care.

I never gave love a chance!
I never gave myself, or you, the opportunity to experience love fully.

But if there is an answer to my every prayer If you can find within your heart that you still care
If my prayers are answered and you still hold feelings for me in your heart,

I'll gladly spend my life just makin' up to you The things, the things I didn't do!
I'll do anything and everything to make up for all the ways I failed to show you love and affection.