I got whiskey to keep me warm

When the sun goes down

And this godforsaken honky tonk ain't likely to run out

So won't you come on home and save me

Stop me before I drown

'Cause I'm no good, pretty mama

When you're not around



And there's women in this town

Whisperin' in my ear

Sayin' things a man in my condition likes to hear

So won't you come on home and stop me

Before I step on out

'Cause I'm no good, pretty mama

When you're not around



Well I'm helpless when I'm tempted

And I'm headed straight for hell

Oh, I've got no resistance

The Devil knows me well



So won't you come on home sweet darlin'

Oh, Lord I need you now

'Cause I'm no good, pretty mama

When you're not around



Now there's a southbound callin' me

Further down the track

And if I get on board that train, well I'm never comin' back

So won't you meet me at the station

Tie my bootheels down

'Cause I'm no good, pretty mama

When you're not around



No, I'm no good, pretty mama

When you're not around