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
