One Shot Johnny - Empty Bottle Blues

aka Drunkard’s Blues / Album: Give Me A Reason - Lyrics: Randall Colvin I woke up early this morning you know my head hurt too bad too sleep Last night’s empty bottles lay scattered on the floor at my feet And I think back to what Mama told me and I hang my head and weep I drag into work hurting you know I can’t stand to miss a day’s pay My friends take one look at me they just shake their heads and walk away And I pray to God above won’t you help me make it through this day? Back when I was younger you know I couldn’t see this coming day I guess you just can’t tell a young man how quickly the good times pass away And now when my kids look at me I swear I don’t know what to say Won’t somebody help me I know I need to get myself straight If I don’t make a change soon I know what’ll be my fate I’ll be going down six feet and by then it’ll be too late