Michael Peterson 
Submitted by: Christopher R. 
 
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I was 12 when daddy said to me 
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Don't take to drinking boy that road don't lead no where    
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And don't you ever let me hear you swear  
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Don't you dare   
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He told me that stealing's a lazy man's way 
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Something for nothing leaves you hell to pay so don't lie  
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and then you can look the whole world in the eye 

Honey I try 
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But since I met you girl I've been breaking every rule 
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I must confess I'm just a back sliding fool 
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I want to drink from your loving cup 
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Swear I'll never give you up 
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Steal all your kisses underneath the moon 
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I wanna lie here close to you look at what you made me do 
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Darling you're the reason why 
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I drink, swear, steal and lie 
 
Last night I threw away the 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'd admit I haven't got a prayer 

But I don't care 
 
I know this ain't exactly how I was raised 

But heaven help me honey I ain't changing my ways 
 
Repeat Chorus Twice 
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drink, swear, steal and lie 
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