Key: 1st Verse: I once thought of love as a prison A place I didn’t want to be So long ago I made a decision To be footloose and fancy-free. But you came and I was so tempted To gamble on love just one time I never thought I would get caught It seemed like the perfect crime. Chorus: Baby you left me defenseless I’ve only got one plea Lock me away inside of your love And throw away the key. I’m guilty Of love in the first degree. 2nd Verse: I thought it would be so simple Like a thousand times before I’d take what I wanted and just walk away But I never made it to the door. Now babe I’m not begging for mercy Go ahead and throw the book at me If loving you’s a crime I know that I’m As guilty as a man can be. (Repeat Chorus) Tag: Love in the first degree. (Alternate between Chorus and Tags and fade out) The greatest band of all time....Alabama!!!! Questions or Comments? Eric Huffman [email protected]y.com