Michael Peterson Submitted by: Christopher R. Intro: () () I was 12 when daddy said to me Don't take to drinking boy that road don't lead no () where And don't you ever let me hear you () swear Don't you dare () () He told me that stealing's a lazy man's way Something for nothing leaves you hell to pay so don't () lie and then you can look the whole world in the () eye Honey I try But () rule () fool I want to () loving cup () give you up () kisses under(F#)neath the moon I wanna () made me do () Darling you're the reason why 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 () drink, swear, steal and lie ()