I beg your pardon I've paid my dues I can't keep on living my life like a fool I gave you my heart You tore it apart I beg your pardon Mmmm-mmm I have my reasons But no need to explain Why I up and left you I had everything to gain You gotta finish what you start and you're finished breaking my heart I have my reasons Mmm-mmm Your time is through Your time is through I ain't got nothing to lose I beg your pardon I've paid my dues I can't keep on living My life like a fool You gotta finish what you start and you're finished breaking my heart I have my reasons Mmm—mmm