Well, I got a couple old friends And we drink from time to time And we buy the finest bourbon And we drain 'em bottles dry If you asked me for another Well, friend, I wouldn't bat my eye I'd just pour you a double 'Cause we take 'em two at a time Here we go, boy Driving eastbound on I-80 Crossing state and county lines Counting miles back to Lincoln And we was driving through all night Smoking spirits of America And feeling heavy in the eyes Popping pills just to stay up Just to keep 'er 'tween the lines And I take 'em two at a time Well, it's a long way to heaven Even if you're living right But I know I need forgiveness To atone for all my crimes But on the day that I meet Jesus I'm gonna look him in the eye Say, "My list, it's a long one Could you take 'em two at a time?"