It wasn't easy and I know it
You'd been alone much too long
I had a job and places to go
But I'd rather been right there at home
He had the time he could give you
When your lips could never find mine
And our little home was paying the price
Of love left on the vine.
Chorus
Forgiveness is something
I guess that comes with time
But even at best, there's one thing I know
I'll forgive, but I'll never forget.
[Instrumental Refrain]
I guess when it's over it's over
And your time is no longer mine
But I never meant to cause all the pain
I just wanted your love for mine.
Forgiveness is something
I guess that comes with time
But even at best, there's one thing
I know I'll forgive, but I'll never forget.
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I'll Forgive But I'll Never Forget
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Jul 21, 2026 updated
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Don Williams's song 'Forgiveness' is a reflective country ballad about a relationship strained by neglect and infidelity. The narrator acknowledges his partner's loneliness and his own absence, admitting that their home suffered from a lack of love. The chorus expresses a bittersweet truth: forgiveness may come with time, but the memory of the hurt remains. The song explores themes of regret, pain, and the complexity of forgiving without forgetting. It does not reference God, Scripture, or Christian faith, and is not a Christian or gospel song.
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