(Harley Allen/Mel Besher)

Well I know you hate my drinkin'

And the way I talk sometimes

But you hate it most when I don't call at night

And it's just because you love me

And you worry 'bout your man

You do the best you can with who I am

Burnin' both ends of a candle

Can leave one in the dark

And I know what I put you through

Is hard upon your heart

And it's just that you're concerned for me

Sweetheart, I understand

You do the best you can with who I am

You go to church on Sunday

While I'm still home in bed

Sleepin' off the night I had before

And sometimes you say I'm perfect

And sometimes not worth a damn

You do the best you can with who I am

Burnin' both ends of a candle

Can leave one in the dark

And I know what I put you through

Is hard upon your heart

And it's just that you're concerned for me

Sweetheart, I understand

You do the best you can with who I am

You do the best you can with who I am