I've never done anything
That would bring a tear to your eye
I've never crossed the line
Or needed an alibi to cover up a lie
But darlin', I'll admit
They're been times when I could have
The thing that kept me strong
Is the one thing that is always on my mind

When I think about cheatin'
I just think about you leavin'
And how my world would fall to pieces
If I tossed your love away
Even when I'm tempted by some stranger
Oh, there's never any danger
I just think about you leavin'
When I think about cheatin'

There was a time in Abilene
When he said all the things I wanted to hear
It was hard to turn him down
Between the champagne and the sound of whispers in my ear
But it just took one two step with someone and I was missing you
He never had the chance 'cause I broke up the dance
Before the song was through

When I think about cheatin'
I just think about you leavin'
And how my world would fall to pieces
If I tossed your love away
Even when I'm tempted by some stranger
Oh, there's never any danger
I just think about you leavin'
When I think about cheatin'

And when I'm tempted by some stranger
Oh, there's never any danger
I just think about you leavin'
When I think about cheatin'


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When I Think About Cheatin' Lyrics as written by John D. Rich Vicky Mcgehee

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    I think the song means that she is giving reassurance to her husband that she isn't cheating on him and even though she has had the oppurtunity to cheat on him she hasn't because she loves him so much.

    Killer103bon November 21, 2004   Link
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    This song is perfect for me and my long term boyfriend ryan. he is in texas right now with the army and also spent some time in kentucky. in the last 6 months we have seen eachother once. When this song came out i told him to listen to it because, he had once doubted my loyalty but i told him this song says it all so perfectly

    rys_grlon December 16, 2004   Link

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