Lyrics:

1997
Writer(s): Michael Peterson/Paula Carpenter

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 tried

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

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

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
Drink, swear, steal, and lie