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Right to Remain a Drunk

(Brian Hendrix)

Just a fun song about a guy who likes to drink, probably a little too much. No real story behind this. Just a drinkin' song I wrote.

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Well, there's been a time or two
If I'm honest, more than a few
Times I got rowdy, drinkin' her away at nights
And I've been handcuffed, treated rough
Had my mugshot took and such
But as a free-born man, Lord, I know my rights

(Chorus)
I have the right to remain a drunk
And stumble into my bad luck 
Nothin' to lose, 'cept 80 proof
Singin' those "Bottle's empty" blues
Ain't a drunk tank that can hold me
Ain't a police-man who don't know me 
Judge and my lawyer said, "Sober up"
But I have the right to remain a drunk 

You know, and every man I see
Is the one she chose when she left me
Lord, I hate 'em, and I swing right for the nose
But, friends, balance ain't my thing
Swing and a miss, ain't that a shame 
Guess I'll lay here, 'til the cops come, I suppose

(Chorus)

© Brian Hendrix 2023

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