I can't get a drink in Harlan County
I can't get a drink and I don't know why
Why I ever came to Harlan County
Harlan County's dead they're dry
Verse
Yeah you can get a drink in Harlan County
A 20 dollar bill in your right hand
But I can't get a drink in Harlan County
And I can't get a drink and I don't know why
Why I ever came to Harlan County
Harlan County's dead they're dry
Verse
I climbed to the top of old black mountain
That's the highest peak in Kentucky
And if you're tired, drunk or crazy
I saw a bear up on Black Mountain
Carrying a six-pack in it's claws
I shot that bear and I took it's six-pack
And yes I guess I broke the law
'Cuz I can't get a drink in Harlan County
I can't get a drink and I don't know why
Why I ever came to Harlan County
Harlan County's dead they're dry
Verse
Yeah they play a little golf in Harlan County
Hunting, camping, fishing too
Still got coal mines down in Harlan
I'd stay out of them if I was you
And they cook a little meth in Harlan County
Chemistry in the kitchen sink
Unless your over in Cumberland city,
A thirsty man can't get a drink
No I can't get a drink in Harlan County
I can't get a drink and I don't know why
Why I ever came to Harlan County
Harlan County's dead they're dry
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