[Verse 1]
The El Dorado in south Santa Fe
We played at midnight and I'd been drinkin' all day
Words I usually remember, I forgot every one
Is that the worst thing that I've ever done?

[Verse 2]
When I met you, you were with my best friend
I got to thinkin' about what might have been
So I took my chances and we danced to that song
Is that the worst thing that I've ever done?

[Chorus]
I've begged and I've cheated, I've lied and I've stole
I've taken advantage of a heart made of gold
I can't count the times that I've done you wrong
But what's the worst thing that I've ever done?

[Verse 3]
On our first trip to old Mexico
I spoke a language that I didn't know
Mixin' silver tequila with 151
Is that the worst thing that I've ever done?

[Verse 4]
It seems lately I've lost all control
I guess I'm strung out on rock and roll
And I stole your record 'cause I love that song
Is that the worst thing that I've ever done?
[Chorus]
I've begged and I've cheated, I've lied and I've stole
I've taken advantage of a heart made of gold
I can't count the times that I've done you wrong
But what's the worst thing that I've ever done?

[Instrumental]

[Chorus 2]
I've begged and I've cheated, and you took the blame
I guess your heart of gold and mine ain't the same
You gave me the reins and I strung you along
Is that the worst thing that I've ever done?
What's the worst thing that I've ever done?