It's late I've been waiting and by now he should be home

I've walked the floor for hours listening for the telephone

But he's always weak with drinks so strong and I guess he'll always be

What made Milwaukee famous has made a fool out of me

I begged baby not to go so many times before

I told him love and happiness can't live behind those swinging doors

I hate to see him live this way but I just can't set him free

What made Milwaukee famous has made a loser out of me

[ steel ]

I begged baby not to go...

What made Milwaukee famous has made a loser out of me