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 the 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 But this Irish fools 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 the thoughts and prayers (of a million strong) Might keep this fool from dying "Could he listen? No, he won't," that's all she wrote He'll be dead before the daylight shines 'Cause the thoughts and prayers (of a million strong) Might keep this fool from dying This one goes out to the Boston Punks and Skins A rowdy bunch indeed This one's for the Ducky Boy, All Systems Go Band Team Trouble and the Showcase Showdown This one goes out to Arthur McGilvery, Connie Gibb and Jimmy Logans Ballroom heroes who are no longer with us This goes out to one tough F, much more than Harvey drinkin' lactose You already know the next man, keep on drinkin' (oh) 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 fools got a great, big heart He keep 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 the 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 shine 'Cause the thoughts and prayers (of a million strong) Might keep this fool from dyin'