Verse:
Well you kept telling me that all my running ‘round was bunk
This chasing after every pretty face would leave me in a funk 
I guess that you don’t understand the kind of man I am
I was made for chasing women … I do it every chance I can

So, I took myself another chance when I saw her standing there
She was all that heaven offers, with green eyes and auburn hair
But you just laughed and shook your head when I finally realized 
She took my money … she’s not heaven … she’s a devil in disguise

Chorus:
And I hate to say, “You told me so” … ‘specially when it’s true  
But I was so darned wrong … and you were right
You said you know what’s best for me … but I was such a fool
So, I hate to say, “You told me so” … but I just might tonight

Verse:
When I found myself a new girl, you said she’ll only break my heart
She’ll set me up … to knock me down, and tear me all apart
You said, “Boy, just take a minute … see the forest for the trees”
And then you smiled and all at once I got it … you’re the girl for me

Chorus:	
Well, I hate to say, “You told me so” … but it’s what I have to do  
‘Cause I was so darned wrong … and you were right
You said you know what’s best for me … and Honey, that is true
I used to hate to say, “You told me so” but I will tonight … yeah, tonight

I used to hate to say, “You told me so” … but it’s what I have to do  
‘Cause I was so darned wrong … and you were right
You said you know what’s best for me … and Honey, that is true
I used to hate to say, “You told me so” but I will tonight … 
I hate to say, “You told me so” but I give up the fight …