Intro: Verse 1: Well I'm not one to whine or cry, or wallow in self-pity I take life in stride, and smell the roses when I can and I am one of those lucky guys who's happy just to be here Doin what I love, and thankful that I am With all of life's temptation's this dream that I've been chasin, A it's a wonder I aint long since dead and gone D I've cheated undertakers, I've dang near met my maker, I'm tell y'all, I'm lucky to be here at all Verse 2: My heart hit the cigarettes, and straight Kentucky Bourbon A Takin' their toll, and doin their best to do me in Guitars and beer joint bars up and down the highway If I could start all over, I'd do it all again Chorus Bridge: And when I die I'll thank the good Lord face to face For his patience and grace Chorus