Everyday I tell myself it's temporary But it's only 'cause she's young That makes her want another man Even though she makes me feel unnecessary I found a way to help me understand I've got this drinkin' thing To keep from thinkin' things But where you've been Who you've been with And what you've done And it's a lonely thing But it's the only thing That keeps a foolish man in love hangin' on If I wait up at home all lonely Ask her questions She'd probably tell the truth So I don't even ask I just 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 But where you've been Who you've been with And what you've done And it's a lonely thing But it's the only thing That could keep a foolish man in love hangin' on I've got this drinkin' thing To keep from thinkin' things But where you've been Who you've been with And what you've done And it's a lonely thing Oh, but it's the only thing That could keep a foolish man in love hangin' on