Am
officer
G
please don't haul me in
F
though i'm drunk again
E
i can explain
Am
i swear to you
G
for a week i have
F
been completely dry
E Am G
until tonight
F E
he's been such a good example
Am G
everyhing he's done for me
F E Am
i couldn't bear to let him down
Am
monday night
G
brother sat me down
F
very graciously
E Am G
and explained
F E Am
if i'm going to help you
Am G F
i must make it very clear
E Am G
brother that i love you
F E Am
but certainly i hate your sin
Am G F
so you see you can't arrest me
E Am G
i swore i'd be careful not to
F E Am
further shame the family name
