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



(Repeat chorus