(Jim Lauderdale)

Raindrops on the treetops
Waiting there to fall
I know how they're feeling
But I'm only, yes I'm only halfway down.

Fighting with the devil
Harder all the time
Sinkin' to his level
But I'm only, yes I'm only halfway down.

Halfway down, just a gettin' started
Yes, I'm beginnin' on my journey now
But I've only gotten halfway down
Halfway down, just a little bit farther
Well, I believe you better catch me now
'Cause I'm only goin' halfway down.

--- Instrumental ---

Sippin' shallow water
Sharks out for the kill
Almost hittin' bottom
But I'm only, yes I'm only halfway down.

Halfway down, just a getting started
Yes, I'm beginnin' on my journey now
But I've only gotten halfway down
Halfway down, just a little bit farther
Well, I believe you better catch me now
'Cause I'm only goin' halfway down.

Yeah, I hope you better catch me now
Yes, I'm only going halfway down...