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 Intro x4

 as hope and promise fades

 and the sun forgets to rise

 I'm lonely and I'm thirsty

but it's better I stay dry

 No more than two drinks away

 from crying

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Stare into the glass

 and wait for the time to pass

 And thank you for the offer

but you know I must decline

 No more than two drinks away

 from crying

 There used to be a time

 When I could hold my head up high

 My life stretched out before me

and rivers flowed with wine

and had my love beside me

and everything was fine

 But now the ride is over

 It's hard to say goodbye

 As hope and promise fade

 and midnight turns to day

 I'd love to drown my sorrow

but I cannot tell a lie

 No more than two drinks away

 from crying