Help me 'fore I've lost my way I forgot how goodness tastes I was kind I was great I was a nice guy I was a nice guy I used to know how to hug I used to know how to love It's simple stuff but now I can't remember I used to laugh all the time But now I'm asking why Why so hard to be a-? ♪ Why so hard to be a nice guy? Coulda had a nice life Friendliness went out of style Why so hard to be a nice guy? Coulda had a nice life I can't even fake a smile Why so hard to be a-? Yeah, I forgot how good it felt to hold a hand Yeah, I forgot how good it felt to have a friend Walking in the park and staying out till dark Now I just stay at home just gambling these cards I used to know how to hug I used to know how to love It's simple stuff but now I can't remember I used to laugh all the time But now I'm asking why ♪ Why so hard to be a-? ♪ Why so hard to be a nice guy? Coulda had a nice life Friendliness went out of style Why so hard to be a nice guy? Coulda had a nice life I can't even fake a smile Why so hard to be a-?