D G
As the rain ruins my alibi
C G
I'm down to tellin' you my red-eyed mind
C
It's not the sun bright path
G
That called me from my home
F C D G
It's just that fine Backslider's wine
D G
My momma sings out in my memory
C G
Oh Son, don't wear no black eyed shine
C G
Fight for your rights but don't just fight for right
F C D G
And do not drink Backslider's wine
D G
But I took myself for a strong and loving soul
C G
'Til I found myself face down on the bar room floor
C G
Crying "My God, what has become of me
F C D G
I dare not drink Backslider's wine no more
Instrumental
Chorus
Repeat 1st Verse