Well, I sat down on a barstool in a honky tonk last night

That little bartender gave me a look, I knew something sure wasn't right

Well, I ordered up another whiskey, one tequila, and one more beer

That's when that bartender told me "Son", he said, "You been cut off in here"

I told him I ain't drunk, hell I've just been drinking

I started at five in the afternoon, Lord, about three days ago

Ever since my baby left me, this old heart of mine's been sinking

But I ain't drunk, I've just been drinking

Well, the ride home from the barroom must have been quite a sight

Hell, I guess I was doing a pretty good job, yeah, they put me in the old spotlight

When I got through puttin' on my show

I heard, "Hands on the wheel, buddy nice and slow"

And I fell out of the car, Lord on the side of the road

I told him I ain't drunk, hell I've just been drinking

I started at five in the afternoon, Lord, about three days ago

Well, hey-hey Mr. Policeman, I know just what you're thinkin'

But I ain't drunk, I've just been drinking

I told him I ain't drunk son

Hell I've just been drinking