Barroom Hero

Face down in the gutter, won't admit defeat

Though his clothes are soiled and black

He's a big strong man with a child's mind

Don't you take his booze away, hey

He's been at it for years, drinkin' balls and beers

He's a hero to most he meets (Hey, hey, hey)

But inside he cries, black swollen eyes

This man, he sheds no tears

Now his wife and kids sing a different tune

As they worry 'bout their daddy dyin' (Hey, hey, hey)

But this arrogant fool breaks every rule

It'll be nothing but pride that kills him

Could he listen? No, he won't, that's all she wrote

He'll be dead before the daylight shines

'Cause our thoughts and prayers (Of a million strong)

Might keep this fool from dyin'

He's a legend in the bar with every scar

Fights a thousand bigger men (Hey, hey, hey)

Now he fights and loses, got all the bruises

Would someone please step in?

But this Irish fool's got a great big heart

He keeps climbin' back into the ring (Hey, hey, hey)

In the low down circles where he holds his court

This man, he once was king

Could he listen? No, he won't, that's all she wrote

He'll be dead before the daylight shines

'Cause our thoughts and prayers (Of a million strong)

Might keep this fool from dyin'

Could he listen? No, he won't, that's all she wrote

He'll be dead before the daylight shines

'Cause our thoughts and prayers (Of a million strong)

Might keep this fool from dyin'

He's a legend in the bar with every scar

Fights a thousand bigger men (Hey, hey, hey)

Now he fights and loses, got all the bruises

Will someone please step in?

This Irish fool's got a great big heart

He keeps climbin' back into the ring (Hey, hey, hey)

In the low down circles where he holds his court

This man, he once was king

Could he listen? No, he won't, that's all she wrote

He'll be dead before the daylight shines

'Cause our thoughts and prayers (Of a million strong)

Might keep this fool from dyin'

Could he listen? No, he won't, that's all she wrote

He'll be dead before the daylight shines

'Cause our thoughts and prayers (Of a million strong)

Might keep this fool from dyin'