Drinking My Way Back Home Song Lyrics and Chords by Gene Watson
Drinking My Way Back Home
Recorded by Gene Watson
Written by Don J. Scaife, Phil Thomas, Ronny Scaife
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I sobered up Houston in the bed of my pickup truck
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head was hanging so heavy I could hardly hold it
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I got to thinking about sweet little woman I left all alone
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And that's when I
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started rolling drinking my way back
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home
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Drinking my way back home
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Listening to a honky tonk song
I hope the
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devil in my soul don't steer me wrong
Cause I'm
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drinking my way back
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home
I can feel that Texas sundown on this redneck of mine
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Every time I pop a top I'm getting closer to the Arkansas
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I left a trail of Lone Star beers from here to San Antone
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So baby here I come don't
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worry drinking my way back
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home
FAQ
Who sang the the song Drinking My Way Back Home?
- The song Drinking My Way Back Home 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.
