Go ahead and throw the book at me
But I never made it to the door
(Love in the first degree)
And throw away the key
I never thought, I would get caught
To be footloose and fancy-free
Baby you left me defenseless
I've only got one plea
(Love in the first degree)
And throw away the key
Oh yeah
If lovin' you's a crime
Like a thousand times before
And throw away the key
Lock me away inside of your love
But you came and I was so tempted
So long ago, I made a decision
I know that I'm as guilty as a man can be
I'm guilty of love in the first degree
Baby you left me defenseless
(Love in the first degree)
I've only got one plea
I've only got one plea
To gamble on love just one time
I'd take what I wanted and just walk away
Lock me away inside of your love
Oh yeah
Now babe I'm not beggin' for mercy
Lock me away inside of your love
I'm guilty of love in the first degree
I'm guilty of love in the first degree
It seemed like the perfect crime
Baby you left me defenseless
Oh yeah, oh yeah
I thought it would be so simple
(Love in the first degree)
(Love in the first degree)
