Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Neal McCoy
Neal McCoy
Lead Vocals
Fred Baker
Fred Baker
Musician
John Willis
John Willis
Acoustic Guitar
Wes Hightower
Wes Hightower
Background Vocals
Joe Chemay
Joe Chemay
Bass
Paul Leim
Paul Leim
Drums
Brent Mason
Brent Mason
Electric Guitar
John Hobbs
John Hobbs
Piano
John Jorgenson
John Jorgenson
Guitar
Paul Franklin
Paul Franklin
Pedal Steel Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mark Elliott
Mark Elliott
Songwriter
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Shawn Simpson
Shawn Simpson
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Carlos Grier
Carlos Grier
Editing Engineer
Eric Conn
Eric Conn
Editing Engineer
John Hobbs
John Hobbs
Producer
Denny Purcell
Denny Purcell
Mastering Engineer
Ed Seay
Ed Seay
Mixing Engineer
John Saylor
John Saylor
Assistant Engineer
Scott Kidd
Scott Kidd
Assistant Engineer
Chris Rowe
Chris Rowe
Additional Engineer

Lyrics

Jerry, he's a workaholic
Never made time for the family
He's dedicated to his gin and tonics
But they don't give him what he needs
And Joey, he pays alimony
To two wives in different towns
Just to act like he ain't lonely
But the single life will wears you down
And as for me
I'm no different from the rest
And I've been coming here
Ever since that woman left
And now it's every man for himself tonight
Yeah, we're looking out for number one
And trying to get on with our lives
And it's heartbreaking and it's soul aching
When you've got nobody else
So friends, it's good to have you here tonight
But it's everyman for himself
In walks that long haired beauty
We're all prayin' she's unattached
I felt a chill go straight through me
I've never seen a smile like that
And I ain't worried about Bill or Darryl
They're both wearing their wedding bands
The rest of us are fish in a barrel
She could have her pick but understand
And she can't save us all
From the lonely lives we lead
So bartender, would you send her a drink
And tell her it's from me
'Cause it's every man for himself tonight
Yeah, we're looking out for number one
And trying to get on with our lives
And it's heartbreaking and it's soul aching
When you've got nobody else
So friends, it's good to have you here tonight
But it's everyman for himself
And I'll be your shoulder, friends
When you feel like giving up
But if it ever comes down to finding love
Well, then it's every man for himself tonight
Yeah, we're looking out for number one
And trying to get on with our lives
And it's heartbreaking and it's soul aching
When you've got nobody else
So friends, it's good to have you here tonight
But it's everyman for him self
Written by: Mark Elliott, Tim Johnson
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