[Verse 1]
You knew when you first met me, I was a good time kind of guy
You wanted me to change my ways, I told you that I'd try
Well, I've gone from wild and crazy to takin' out the trash
Girl, it's time to compromise and give me a weekend pass

[Chorus]
Well, I can walk the line if it ain't too straight
I'll come home but it might be late
I ain't no devil, but Lord, I ain't no saint
Let out the rope, girl, give me some slack
This old dog will always come back
You gotta bend the rules and give me a break
Well, I can walk the line if ain't too straight

[Verse 2]
Well, I'll love you forever if I can have a few days off
I'll buy you anything you want if I can bear the cost
If I ain't gotta punch no clock, girl, you can be the boss
I'll be your mister perfect if you'll overlook my flaws

[Chorus]
I can walk the line if it ain't too straight
I'll come home but it might be late
I ain't no devil, but Lord, I ain't no saint
Let out the rope, girl, give me some slack
This old dog will always come back
You gotta bend the rules and give me a break
Well, I can walk the line if ain't too straight
[Outro]
Yeah, let out the rope, girl, give me some slack
This old dog will always come back
Yeah, I can walk the line if it ain't too straight