(Verse 1)
Been pacin’ the kitchen, rehearsin’ my lines,
Starin’ at the ceiling, runnin’ outta time.
I got a secret burnin’, heavy on my chest,
But tellin’ my darlin’ might not be the best.
I been sittin’ at the table, starin’ at my beer,
Rehearsin’ in my head what she don’t wanna hear.
“I got another woman”… boy, that don’t sound right,
If I tell my darlin’, I won’t make it through the night.
(Chorus)
’Cause confession’s gonna kill me quicker than she will,
Her daddy’s got a shotgun and a farm on the hill.
I could say what I’ve done, but Lord let’s be real,
Confession’s gonna kill me quicker than she will.
(Verse 2)
Thought about writin’ it out in a note,
But she’d track me down and wring my throat.
I practiced in the mirror, tried to be brave,
Then pictured my tombstone sittin’ on my grave.
I tried practicin’ gentle: “Honey, it ain’t what you think,”
But she reads my poker face quicker than a blink.
If I don’t tell her soon, guilt’s gonna eat me alive,
But if I do, goodbye to my truck, my dog, my life.
(Chorus)
’Cause confession’s gonna kill me quicker than she will,
Her mama’s got the gossip and a preacher’s zeal.
I could spill all the beans, but I know the deal,
Confession’s gonna kill me quicker than she will.
(Bridge)
Maybe honesty’s the best policy,
But survivin’ tonight sounds better to me.
So I’ll zip my lips, pour another round,
And pray this little secret don’t ever get found.
(Final Chorus)
’Cause confession’s gonna kill me quicker than she will,
(The truth is heavy, but silence is still.)
So I’ll keep on smilin’, just payin’ the bill,
(Confession’s gonna kill me quicker than she will.)
’Cause confession’s gonna kill me quicker than she will,
(The truth is heavy, but silence is still.)
So I’ll keep on smilin’, just payin’ the bill,
(Confession’s gonna kill me quicker than she will.)
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