It don't take but one mistake and you can lose every take

No it don't take but one mistake and I'm the only one there is to blame

As I sit here with this mem'ry and a bottle to hold

I'm no longer a man just the body and soul

Lord I think back when my life at one time was so complete

Back then I'd never known of a hurt this deep

Once I had a loving wife and kids who kissed me when I came home

Then I made just one mistake and now everything I had is gone

If I hadn't been drinkin' so much that night and made 'em let me drive

I know they'd all still be here with me smilin' and happy and so alive

Now that night we'd celebrated cause it was our 10th wedding anniversary

all of our friends was there and as usually the drinks was free

And after we picked up the kids at night I guess my
eyes were dimmed by the wine

I heard the horn blowin' but Lord I didn't see no stop sign

No it don't take but one mistake...