Can She Excuse My Wrongs? Lyrics

Lyric discussion by sillybunny 

Cover art for Can She Excuse My Wrongs? lyrics by Sting

[The “sting choir” effect of Fine Knacks For Ladies] is not overdone, and consequently provides some additional richness and warmth particularly in the jaunty 'Can she excuse my wrongs?' Interestingly, the latter was reputedly written by Robert Devereux the Earl of Essex, one of Queen Elizabeth's favorite courtiers until she finally tired of him, signing his death warrant in 1601, an act that it is reputed to have broken her aging heart.

[sting.com]