When the Bartender Cries

This bar has been my home away from her

Used to be, she was missin' me

Now she's movin' in with her best friend

And I'm the only one who wants what used to be

I'm here because today I lost it all

I didn't want to drink at home alone

I just can't believe all my hopes and dreams are falling

Like a row of dominoes

I thought the man behind the bar had heard it all before

My story must've caught him by surprise

'Cause when he handed me my double, there were tears in his eyes

You know you're in trouble when the bartender cries

He said, "Last night, you swore you'd never drink again"

I said, "Next time, I'm really gonna try"

So if she ever calls for me, oh, you can finally tell her

"He ain't here" and it won't be a lie

I asked the man behind the bar what he'd been cryin' for

He said, "That bottle used to be a friend of mine"

Now I've stopped drinkin' doubles, but I pour 'em all of the time

Son, you know you're in trouble when the bartender cries

As I saw my own reflection starin' back at me, I knew

Every single word he said was true

Well, I told the man behind the bar I thought I'd seen it all before

Till I saw the sadness in his eyes

That's when I put down my double and said my last goodbyes

'Cause you know you're in trouble when the bartender cries

Lord, you know you're in trouble when the bartender cries