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