Now they got me here at the lock down
Make me beat it outta you
Well, the boys in blue they don't play no games
To admit that you done me wrong
Well, I thought that I might call you up

You better tell me the truth son, yeah, yeah
Well, I said my friend I'll give you one last chance
You should'a told me the truth son
You better tell me the truth son
You should'a told me the truth son, oh

You better tell me the truth son, yeah
Well, for my one call I called the number on my girl's hand

All the sheriff said to me was that
For a crime I did commit
With his blood still on my face

Make me beat it outta you

(Should'a told me the truth)

You should'a told me the truth son, yeah
Walking slow and acting strong
You better tell me the truth son, yeah
Now they got me here at the ballroom
To remind you not to forget
So we could deal with this man to man
(Should'a told me the truth)

Now they got me here at the county
You better tell me the truth son