Intro: A7 C G A7
D G D
Just because I drink more than I used to
A7 D D7
Doesn't mean that you're the one to blame
G D
Just because I come home a little later every night
E7 A7-C-G-A7
Doesn't mean that I'm living in shame
D G D
Lord it's not you, it's me that should be sorry
A7 D D7
I've neglected you more than I should
G D
You say we can work it out together
E7 A7-C-G-A7
It would be so easy if we could
G D
But how can I explain the way I'm feelin'
A7 D D7
I've always kept my feelings locked inside
G D
It's easier to tell them to a stranger
E7 A7-C-G-A7
And drinking seems to soothe my wounded mind
D G D
Maybe someday I'll be the way you want me
A7 D D7
It seems I've let this bottle take command
G D
You say you don't think it holds the answer
A7 A7 C G D
Oh but sometimes it helps me be a man