Every day, I tell myself, it's temporary
It's only 'cause she's young makes her want another man
Even though she makes me feel unnecessary
I've found a way to make me understand

I've got this drinkin' thing
To keep from thinkin' things
Like where you've been
Who you've been with
What you've done
And it's a lonely thing
But, it's the only thing
To keep a foolish man in love
Hangin' on

If I wait at home, I'll only ask her questions
She'd probably tell the truth, so I don't even ask
So, I sit here on this barstool, feelin' helpless
And I wonder, just how long, a man can last

I've got this drinkin' thing
To keep from thinkin' things
Like where you've been
Who you've been with
What you've done
And it's a lonely thing
But it's the only thing
To keep a foolish man in love
Hangin' on

I've got this drinkin' thing
To keep from thinkin' things
'Bout where you've been
Who you've been with
What you've done