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