He asked me for a dollar, I said go get a job I turned up my collar and started walking off He said I don't blame you, I know what you think I'll just spend your money to buy another drink But you don't know Jack, Double shoot, 80 proof on the rocks Until you've lost it all and you can't go back To your life and your kids and your ex-wife with just a telephone call If you think is just a bottle in an old brown paper sack, you don't know Jack He showed me a picture of two little girls Wearin' Easter dresses, hair done up in curls He said God bless their mama, she said I couldn't stay But buddy if you're wondering, how could I throw it all away You don't know Jack, Double shoot, 80 proof on the rocks Until you've lost it all and you can't go back To your life and your kids and your ex-wife with just a telephone call If you think is just a bottle in an old brown paper sack, you don't know Jack Bridge: If you've never felt a fire running through your veins If you've never seen the devil face to face You don't know Jack, double shoot, 80 proof on the rocks Till you've lost it all, so brother just be glad And tonight, hold your kids, kiss your wife and when you talk to God Count up all your blessings and thank the Good Lord that you don't know Jack No you don't know Jack