Oh Lord, have mercy on me

I swear this time it's love in the first degree

I got no one but myself to blame

Just a foolish heart temporarily insane



Taking my chances, I've made some mistakes

Lord knows I've done my time

I can't win from losin'

Well, that's just the brakes

'Cause love is an honest crime



Oh girl, help me save my soul

From a lonely life sentence with no parole

If I'm convicted, I know too well

They're gonna send me back to heartbreak hotel



Taking my chances, I'm raisin' the stakes

I'm gonna roll the dice just one more time

Well, I plead guilty if that's what it takes

'Cause love is an honest crime



Well, I don't need to lie to you, baby

I'm layin' my heart on the line

We can talk about this and that

But we both know where it's at

Love is an honest crime



Taking my chances, I'm raisin' the stakes

I'm gonna roll the dice just one more time

Well, I plead guilty if that's what it takes

'Cause love is an honest crime



Guitars: Joe Bonamassa



Bass: Greg Smith



Guitar End Solo: Andy Timmons