"Please Forgive Me" is a song by British singer-songwriter David Gray from his fourth album, White Ladder (1998). The song was originally released on 22 November 1999, then re-issued on 16 October 2000. On its first release in November 1999, it reached 72 on the UK Singles Chart, while the 2000 re-issue peaked at No. 18. Background David Gray said in an interview that the inspiration of the song came from "nowhere." Paul Hartnoll of Orbital was commissioned to remix the song. The remix was pressed as 10-inch and 12-inch promos and was featured as the "record of the week" on Pete Tong's Essential Selection, gaining massive airplay in Ibiza. Track listings UK CD single (1999) "Please Forgive Me" (twelve inch version) "Please Forgive Me" (Paul Hartnoll remix) UK (2000) and Australian CD single "Please Forgive Me" (radio edit) "Please Forgive Me" (Paul Hartnoll remix) "Babylon" (live at the Point, Dublin, 22 December 1999) "Please Forgive Me" (enhanced video) Personnel Personnel are lifted from the White Ladder album booklet. David Gray – writing, vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, production Craig McClune – bass, keyboards, drums, production Iestyn Polson – production, programming, engineering Charts Certifications Release history References David Gray (musician) songs 1998 songs 1999 singles East West Records singles RCA Records singles Songs written by David Gray (musician)