Blame it all on my roots, I showed up in boots

And ruined your black tie affair

The last one to show, the last one to know

The last one you thought you'd see there

I saw the surprise, and the fear in his eyes

When I took his glass of champagne

Then I toasted you, said honey we may be through

But you'll never hear me complain



Chorus

Cause I've got friends in low places

Where the whiskey drowns and there beer chases

My blues away and I'll be OK

Hey, I'm not big on social graces

Think I'll slip on down to the Oasis

Oh I've got friends in low places



I guess I was wrong. I just don't belong

But then I've been there before

Everything's all right, I'll just say goodnight

And I'll show myself to the door

Hey, I didn't mean to cause a big scene

But give me an hour and then

I'll be as high as this ivory tower

That you're livin' in



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