Well I sat down on a barstool in a honky-tonk last night That little bartender gave me a look, I knew something sure wasn't right Well I ordered up another whiskey, one tequila, and one more beer That's when that bartender told me son, he said you been cut off in here I told him I ain't drunk, hell I've just been drinking I started 5 in the afternoon, lord about 3 days ago Ever since my baby left me, this old heart of mine's been sinking But I ain't drunk, I've just been drinking SOLO Key change Well the ride home from the bar room must have been quite a sight Hell I guess I was doing a pretty good job yea they put me in the old spotlight When I got through puttin' on my show, I heard hands on the wheel buddy nice slow And I fell out of the car lord on the side of the road I told him I ain't drunk, hell I've just been drinking I started 5 in the afternoon, lord about 3 days ago Well hey hey Mr. Policeman I know just what you're thinkin' But I ain't drunk, I've just been drinking I told him I ain't drunk son, I've just been drinking