I've always had a little help
Then I left it on the shelf
I'd pour myself another drink
Liquid courage my life away

I found I wanted something else
I decided to change myself
I swore I didn't need that drink
Now I can't do anything

Liquid courage I got myself discouraged from
Doing anything to make me feel alive
Take my shot glass and turn it on over
Crying tears in the moonshine on a midnight ride
Tears in the moonshine on a midnight ride

I found I couldn't make a move
Without a few beers to get me in the groove
No confidence gets in my way
Sobriety makes me fear everything

I used to talk to anyone
Now I sit alone until the night is gone
I dream of saying something to you
Without the whiskey what do I do

Liquid courage I got myself discouraged from
Doing anything to make me feel alive
Take my shot glass and turn it on over
Crying tears in the moonshine on a midnight ride
Tears in the moonshine on a midnight ride

I'm in this corner all by myself
Playing the cards that I've been dealt
Maybe one day I'll be strong enough
To walk up, sit down and not act tough

I wonder what this life might be
If I didn't let my fears rule me
Will I ever have the strength to say
Hello, I'm Mike, what's your name

Liquid courage I got myself discouraged from
Doing anything to make me feel alive
Take my shot glass and turn it on over
Crying tears in the moonshine on a midnight ride
Tears in the moonshine on a midnight ride