If I didn't know better
I'd hang my head right there
If I didn't know better

I'd follow you up those stairs

Stop saying those sweet things

You know I like to hear
The horns are blowing louder
The band is drawing near


Why do I keep drinking
Wasting my time on you

If I didn't know better
But, damn it, I do


There's a hole in what you're saying
I can plainly see
You've a lover that's waiting,

But baby, you're right here with me

Oh, you might as well be the Devil

Keeping me out past three
Well, you're the one with that apple
So, baby, you can't blame me


Why don't you keep drinking
Get me one night with you

If I didn't know better
But, damn it, I do


Why do I keep drinking
Wasting my time on you
If I didn't know better

But, damn it, I do

Baby, I do

Baby, you're right here with me
Sweet daddy, you know I do