I Let A Damn Good Woman Leave
Regretful Reflections: Losing a Diamond in the Rough
Lyrics
I stole a pack of gum from Edward's Grocery
I committed a minor theft from Edward's Grocery.
And broke my mama's heart droppin' outta school
I disappointed my mother by quitting school.
I wrecked my daddy's truck down at the mill branch
I damaged my father's truck at the mill branch.
To this day, he still don't know the truth
My father is unaware of the truth about the truck incident.
More than a time or two I've had one too many
I've been intoxicated more than once.
And I've blown a last chance more times than a few
I've missed opportunities due to my actions.
Left a trail of bad decisions clear from here to Tennessee
I've made a series of poor decisions leading to Tennessee.
But the worst thing I ever did, I let a damn good woman leave
The worst mistake was letting a great woman leave.
I spent some time in the Calhoun County Jailhouse
I've been incarcerated in Calhoun County Jailhouse.
Spent a couple of nights with a girl that wasn't mine
I was unfaithful to my partner on a few occasions.
One bad night cost me a job at Goodyear
A regrettable night led to losing my job at Goodyear.
I guess these old broke-in boots can't walk a line
My worn-out boots symbolize an inability to stay on the right path.
Yeah, more than a time or two I've had one too many
I've been intoxicated more than once (repeated).
And I've blown my last chance more times than a few
I've missed opportunities due to my actions (repeated).
Left a trail of bad decisions clear from here to Tennessee
I've made a series of poor decisions leading to Tennessee (repeated).
But the worst thing I ever did, I let a damn good woman leave
The worst mistake was letting a great woman leave (repeated).
I let a damn good woman leave
The central regret is allowing a fantastic woman to depart.
I guess you never learn if you never live
Learning comes from living, but there's one unforgivable act.
But there's still one thing I've done I can't forgive
There's one action I can't forgive myself for.
More than a time or two I've had one too many
I've been intoxicated more than once (repeated).
I've blown my last chance more times than a few
I've missed opportunities due to my actions (repeated).
Left a trail of bad decisions clear from here to Tennessee
I've made a series of poor decisions leading to Tennessee (repeated).
But the worst thing I ever did, I let a damn good woman leave
The worst mistake was letting a great woman leave (repeated).
I let a damn good woman leave
The central regret is allowing a fantastic woman to depart (repeated).
(Let a damn good woman leave)
Repeated emphasis on letting a remarkable woman leave.
Let a damn good woman leave
Final emphasis on the regret of letting a great woman go.
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