I was twelve when Daddy said to me
"Don't take to drinking, boy, that road don't lead nowhere
And don't you ever let me hear you swear...don't you dare"
He told me stealing is a lazy man's way
Something for nothing, leaves you hell to pay
So don't lie..then you can look the whole world in the eye
(Honey, I try)
But since I met you girl, I'm breaking every rule
I must confess I'm just a backsliding fool
Chorus:
I want to drink from your loving cup
Swear I'll never give you up
Steal all your kisses underneath the moon
I wanna lie here close to you, look what you make me do
Darlin', you're the reason why
I drink, swear, steal and lie
Last night I threw away my 12-step book
I finally faced the fact that I am hooked on you
There's nothing more that I can do (ain't no use)
'Cause every time I see your angel face
My halo disappears without a trace (I swear)
Girl, I admit I haven't got a prayer (but I don't care)
Well, I know this ain't exactly how I was raised
But heaven help me honey I ain't changing my ways
