"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 that he agreed to use a modulation in. It is one of his greatest and amongst his most popular songs. The passion Adams sings the song with is breathtaking. The single reached #2 in the UK, #7 in the US and hit the #1 spot in Australia. The song was, understandably, praised by critics upon its release, and has given Adams one of his best chart performances to date, his most highly successful being the 1991 international chart-topping smash (Everything I Do) I Do It For You. The song helped So Far So Good reach no. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. The success of the song also had a role in it. The music video for this song also received a huge amount of TV airplay. It is now known to be among one of the greatest power ballads of all time.

It is among the most successful ballads Bryan released from 1991 - 1995. The song was written and produced by Mutt Lange. It was a massive radio hit all over the world, and became an instant hit amongst Adams fans. The single has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It is not featured in any movie, unlike his previous two # 1 singles.