Doin' the Best I Can

Words and Music by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman

I gave my heart, I gave my love
Oh my darling I have been true
Doin' the best, the best I can
But it's not good enough for you

I tried so hard, so hard to please
Oh my darling what more can I do
Doin' the best, the best I can
But it's not good enough for you

You know I was the kind who'd run
Anytime you'd call
I guess I was the only one
Who didn't mind at all

I'll be a dreamer, I'll be a fool
Oh my darling, my whole life through
Doin' the best, the best I can
But it's not good enough for you.


Performed by Chris Isaak