Wino's Prayer Song Lyrics and Chords by Gene Watson
Wino's Prayer
Recorded by Gene Watson
Written by Dave Kirby and Icie Berg Kirby
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I saw the ole man shuffle down the street
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rotten shoes were tied around his
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feet
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saw him stagger
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just before he
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fell
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heard him mention
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something about
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hell
Lord you know it's raining in my mind
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you can turn the water into
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wine
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Please just give me one more second
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chance
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Play me something you
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know I can
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dance
Lord
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help me make this day don't call me home
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swear I'll make tomorrow on my own
Lord send me just a
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half a pint
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to let me know you
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care
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this ol' wino
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just won't have a
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I was passin' by the other day
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Heard the old man finally passed
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away
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Someone said it
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got him in his
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prime
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Cause
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he still had a
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half a pint of
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wine
Then I heard him say
Repeat #3
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this ol' wino
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just won't have a
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prayer
FAQ
Who sang the the song Wino's Prayer?
- The song Wino's Prayer was sang by Gene Watson.
Who is Gene Watson?
- Gary Gene Watson (born October 11, 1943) is an American country music singer. He is most famous for his 1975 hit "Love in the Hot Afternoon," his 1981 #1 hit "Fourteen Carat Mind," and his signature 1979 song "Farewell Party." Watson's long career has included five number one hits, 21 top tens, and 48 charted singles.
