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[Verse 1]
A D
I came in here tonight
A
To do a little thinking
A
When I left home-I promised her twice
E
"I ain't going drinking"
A D
Then you walk in and knock me down
A E
We could slip away, but in a few days
A
It'll be all over town
[Chorus]
A D A
But my country conscience will tell on me
A B E
The roots of my raising run too deep
D C A D
Sometimes temptation can make a strong man week
A E A
But my country conscience won't let me cheat
[Interlude]
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[Verse 2]
A D
I started to leave
A
Then I hesitated
A
I looked in her eyes
E
And I was "almost persuaded"
A D
Then she took my hand but when she touched my ring
A E
A voice in my head, spoke up and said
A
"Son you're doing the wrong thing"
[Chorus]
A D A
But my country conscience will tell on me
A B E
The roots of my raising run too deep
D C A D
Sometimes temptation can make a strong man week
A E A D
But my country conscience won't let me cheat
[Tag]
A E A
My country conscience won't let me cheat
