Well I'm not one to whine or cry, or wallow in self-pity
I take life in stride, and smell the roses when I can
and I am one of those lucky guys who's happy just to be here
Doin what I love, and thankful that I am
With all of life's temptation's this dream that I've been
chasin,
it's a wonder I aint long since dead and gone
I've cheated undertakers, I've dang near met my maker,
I'm tell y'all, I'm lucky to be here at all
My heart hit the cigarettes, and straight Kentucky Bourbon
Takin' their toll, and doin their best to do me in
Guitars and beer joint bars up and down the highway
If I could start all over, I'd do it all again
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And when I die I'll thank the good Lord face to face
For his patience and grace
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