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"Please Forgive Me"
Single by Bryan Adams
from the album So Far So Good
Released	November 2, 1993
Format	CD single
Genre	Rock
Length	5:56
Label	A&M Records
Writer(s)	Bryan Adams and Robert Lange
Producer	Bryan Adams and Robert Lange
Bryan Adams singles chronology
Do I Have to Say the Words? (1992) Please Forgive Me (1993) All for Love (1993)

"Please Forgive Me" is a single by Canadian rock singer Bryan Adams from 1993.

The song is written by Mutt Lange and Bryan Adams. The song was released on Adams greatest hits compilation album So Far So Good album.The song was made as a bonus track on Adams compilation album So Far So Good. It is Adams's only Australian #1 single not written for a motion picture, and also reached #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #2 in the UK.

Song

"Please Forgive Me" is a slow power ballad written by Adams himself and Robert Lange. The song has an instrumental intro, which is only found on the album version of the song. Adams told Songfacts that it was one of the first songs he that he agreed to use a modulation in. ^[2] It is his greatest and amongst his most popular songs. The passion Adams sings the song with is breathtaking. The single reached #2 in UK, #7 in the US and #1 hit in Australia. The song was, understandably, praised by critics on release. It is also among his best chart performing song. The song helped So Far So Good reach no 1 on the UK album chart. The success of the song also had a role in it. The music video for this song received huge amount of TV airplay. It is known as among the greatest power ballads ever, if not the greatest ever.

It is among the successful ballads Bryan released From 1991 - 1995. It regarded as a classic. The song was written and produced by Mutt Lange. The song was a massive radio hit all over the world. The song became a instant hit among Adams fans. The single has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It is not featured in any movie, unlike his previous 2 no 1 songs.

Live

While performing the song live, Adams performs it just on his guitar and sometimes a harmonica. He normally plays a stripped down version, of nearly 3 to 4 minutes. This song is a huge fan favourite. It draws huge cheers from the crowd. He is occasionally supported by his lead guitar mate Keith Scott.

Single track listing

Music video

The music video is filmed in a recording studio and features Adams, his band and a dog. Adams and his bandmates befriended the dog - who belonged to the studio owner - whilst recording the track. The video for Bryan's 2008 single I Thought I'd Seen Everything resembles this one. It is one of his most popular videos.

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