Drinkin' Thing

Every day I tell myself it's temporary

It's only 'cause she's young, makes her want another man

Even though she makes me feel unnecessary

I found a way to make me understand

I've got this drinkin' thing

To keep from thinkin' things

Like where you've been, who you've been with

And what you've done

And it's a lonely thing

But it's the only thing

To keep a foolish man in love

Hangin' on

If I wait at home, I'll only ask her questions

She'd probably tell the truth, so I don't even ask

So I sit here on this barstool, feelin' helpless

And I wonder just how long a man can last

I've got this drinkin' thing

To keep from thinkin' things

Like where you've been, who you've been with

And what you've done

And it's a lonely thing

But it's the only thing

To keep a foolish man in love

Hangin' on

I've got this drinkin' thing

Oh, to keep from thinkin' things

'Bout where you've been, who you've been with

And what you've done