Bill, you've been gamblin' again Gee honey, I'm sorry If only you meant it
Why can't you behave? Oh, why can't you behave? After all the things you told me And the promises that you gave Oh, why can't you behave?
They switched the dice on me, baby
Why can't you be good? And do just as you should Won't you turn that new leaf over So your baby can be your slave? Oh, why can't you behave?
There's a farm I know near my old hometown Where we two can go and try settlin' down There I'll care for you forever Well, at least till you dig my grave, oh Oh, why can't you behave?
Gee, I need you kid I always knew you did But why can't you behave?
