Yonder stands a man this man he's standing proud I wonder where he's going wonder where he's been Take me to the mountain top I'll shout it loud Take me to the river I'll throw myself right in
All the beauty that surrounds me finds itself Upon my kitchen table or in my kitchen sink Found these words inscribed upon my bathroom wall "You can lead an ass to liquor you cannot make him think"
I'm heading for that vinyl floor without a sound I'm chicken little and the sky is falling down
Temper me with temperance and guide me toward The path of higher living deliver me from gin Take me to the top shelf where I'll find the truth Salute the holy spirits when they come marching in Dixie liquor and beer
