Every day... I tell myself, it's temporary

That it's only 'cause she's young

That makes her want... another man



Eventhough she makes me feel un-necessary

I've found a way to help me understand



I've got this drinkin' thing

To keep from thinkin' things

About where you've been

Who you've been with

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 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

About where you've been

Who you've been with

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

To keep from thinkin' things

About where you've been

Who you've been with

What you've done...



(music fades)