[Verse 1]
Have I told you lately that I love you?
Well, if I didn't, darlin’, I'm sorry
Did I reach out and hold you in my loving arms
Oh, when you needed me?
Now I realize that you need love too
And I'll spend my life making love to you

[Refrain]
Oh, I forgot to be your lover
And I’m sorry, so sorry

[Verse 2]
Have I taken the time to share with you
All the burdens that love will fare?
And have I done the little selfless things to show you
Just how much I care?
Oh, I've been workin' for you, doin' all I can
But working all day don't make you a man

[Refrain]
Oh, I forgot to be your lover
And I'm sorry, but I'll make it up to you somehow

[Outro]
I forgot to be your lover (I forgot to be your lover)
I forgot to be your lover