I stole a pack of gum from Edward's Grocery

And broke my mama's heart droppin' outta school

I wrecked my daddy's truck down at the mill branch

To this day he still don't know the truth

More than a time or two I've had one too many

And I've blown a last chance more times than a few

Left a trail of bad decisions clear from here to Tennessee

But the worst thing I ever did, I let a damn good woman leave

I spent some time in the Calhoun County Jailhouse

Spent a couple of nights with a girl that wasn't mine

One bad night cost me a job at Goodyear

I guess these old broke-in boots can't walk a line

Yeah, more than a time or two I've had one too many

And I've blown my last chance more times than a few

Left a trail of bad decisions clear from here to Tennessee

But the worst thing I ever did, I let a damn good woman leave

I let a damn good woman leave

I guess you never learn if you never live

But there's still one thing I've done I can't forgive

More than a time or two I've had one too many

And I've blown my last chance more times than a few

Left a trail of bad decisions clear from here to Tennessee

But the worst thing I ever did, I let a damn good woman leave

I let a damn good woman leave

I let a damn good woman leave (Let a damn good woman leave)