Woke up in my lawn once again
Empty bottle rye and Seagram's gin
No one was surprised, it sounded just like me
Cause that's who I'm supposed to be

Saw my old guitar at the liquor store
Pawned it off there right before the war
Money was tight, gave me my liquor cheap
Cause that's who I'm supposed to be

I used to read some books to get me by
People felt my nose was just a little too high
The only reading I do is those labels on Jim Beam
Cause that's who I'm supposed to be

Sometimes it's hard to find the door
When you're lying face down on the floor
Get there in time and I'll guarantee
Cause that's who I'm supposed to be

I used to drink a beer when I woke
Scotch, bourbon, wine all made me broke
Spent my last dime on some old Tennessee
Cause that's who I'm supposed to be

Make a fool of myself when I'm out on the town
Close every goddamn bar down
Good for my image, makes me seem free
Cause that's who I'm supposed to be