I’m sorry in advance Your morning pills are late I’ve a patient climbing out of bed That I must try to sedate

I’m sorry in advance Your mattress isn’t soft We do need some new beds ma’am But these things do cost a lot.

I’m sorry in advance I didn’t get to comb your mother’s hair I’ve a patient with emphysema She’s scared, she can’t get air

I’m sorry in advance Your fathers still in pain I’m trying to reach his doctor I’ll have to try again

I’m sorry in advance Your dressings aren’t yet done But a patient has just passed away, I offered solace to his son,

I’m sorry in advance I’m not cheery as a bird I’ve worked 12 hours, my feet ache I asked for help, but no one heard

I’m sorry in advance I’ve only two hands and two feet I’m trying to care for you, patient Your needs, I want to meet

My 12 hours now are 16, No replacement could be found My aching feet they cry out My head begins to pound

I’m sorry in advance I cannot meet your gaze My eyes are filled with tears Your face is just a haze

If I could sit down for a minute And maybe grab a bite Phone my kids to say I love them And I’ll be late again tonight

I’m sorry in advance I didn’t do all that must be done If I worked any faster I’d soon begin to run

When I do get to hold your hand Or wipe your furrowed brow Please understand, dear patient I care for you and how

I see your pain, I sense your fear Your anger in a glance, Our health care service is failing you I’m sorry in advance.