I cannot smile,
Don't blame me if I do not try,
I might just cry.

If you will please pardon me while I get down on my knees.

I'm stressed, (stressed)
So, baby, I'm stressed. (stressed)

Searching my soul,
Nothing I find that I've done wrong should bring this on.

I'm not feeling like I should when my sweat has turned to blood.

I'm stressed, (stressed)
Baby, I'm stressed. (stressed)

When the light grows dim cast your care on him.

When the light grows dim cast your care on him.

(stressed)

Baby, I'm stressed.