Writers: Roger Murrah/Keith Stegall/Michael White



I came in here tonight

To do a little thinking

When I left home-I promised her twice,

"I ain't going drinking"

Then you walk in and knock me down

We could slip away, but in a few days

It'll be all over town ('cause)



Chorus:

But my country conscience will tell on me

the roots of my raising-run too deep

Sometimes temptation can make a strong man week

But my country conscience won't let her cheat



I started to leave

Then I hesitated

I looked in her eyes

And I was "almost persuaded"

Then she took my hand-but when she touched my ring

A voice in my head, spoke up and said,

"Son you're doing the wrong thing"



(Chorus)

My country conscience won't let me cheat