Drinking, gambling and women Stealin' hearts and playin' with guns But the laws the law and baby that's a fact And now I'm on the run
Chorus: But this song ain't about none of the above We're not punished for our sins but 'by them' Thought I'd get myself a little passion play But I can still hear them sayin'... That crime don't pay
My poor heart is aching It never did before It seems my 'indiscretion' served a 'painfiul lesson' And I'm still begging for more.
Chorus: I tried to mix romance with deceit A little pleasure now with my pain And I felt the loss on judgment day And I can still hear them sayin'... That crime don't pay!
Pour yourself a drink now Make it a double and chase it with tears But take heed my friends to this warning I give Before you're faced with all your fears
Chours: I'd rather face ten men than have a broken heart My crimes of passion have done me in I'm sentenced to life each and every lonely day And I can still hear you sayin'...That crime don't pay!