Drowning My Troubles Song Lyrics and Chords by Johnny Bush
Drowning My Troubles
Recorded by Johnny Bush
Written by Ray Pennington
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Two eyes in a mirror
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staring back at
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me
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bar where the
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glasses used to
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be
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Drinking to keep from thinking but
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my mind won't go
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dim
But I'll
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keep drowning my
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troubles
But
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they're learning
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how to
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swim
Sweet think in the corner
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keeps giving me the
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eye
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I've got your
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message baby but I'm
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out with my misery
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tonight
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I might slip away later but the
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chances are kinda
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slim
I've
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been drowning my
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troubles
But
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they're learning
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how to
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swim
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Here's to the lady that
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went the other way
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Here's to her memory
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that just won't go
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away
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Even if my money holds out
I know
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I'll never get rid of
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them
But I'll
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keep drowning my
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troubles
Cause
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they're learning
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how to
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swim
Repeat last verse
FAQ
Who sang the the song Drowning My Troubles?
- The song Drowning My Troubles was sang by Johnny Bush.
Who is Johnny Bush?
- John Bush Shinn III (February 17, 1935 - October 16, 2020) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Nicknamed the "Country Caruso", Bush was best known for his distinctive voice and for writing the song "Whiskey River", a top 10 hit for himself which also became the signature song of fellow country artist Willie Nelson. He was especially popular in his native Texas.
