First Step Down (is The Longest) Lyrics - Wilburn Brothers

The first step down is the longest on your way down the ladder of disgrace 

Take the cap from the top of the bottle 

Just one drink then put it down that's what you say 

But one drink just leads to another that's the first step you're well on your way 

The first step down is the longest they get shorter the rest of the way 

Start talkin' to the wife of your best friend 

Tell her lines build her up she'll come around 

Win her heart bring her down to your level that's another step your thirty far down 

The first step down is the longest they get shorter the rest of the way 

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Stay out late losing sleep till you can't work 

Go to places where you know you don't belong 

Lose your job your home and your family 

You're on the bottom now and it didn't take long 

The first step down is the longest on your way down the ladder of disgrace