(Harlan Howard - Jerome C. Barney)

I've hurt all who've loved me
They don't understand that my life is out of control
All that really matters is this bottle in my hand
How far down can I go?

Tonight it's a bottom, tomorrow, what then
Anything that brings a happy glow
Once I loved somebody I wish I could again
How far down can I go?

I'd steal a newsboy's dime for a small glass of wine
My hands get to trembling so
I've brought many tears to my mama's eyes
How far down can I go?

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I'd steal a newsboy's dime for a small glass of wine
My hands get to trembling so
I've brought many tears to my mama's eyes
How far down can I go?...