Barroom Hero

Lyrics

[Verse 1] 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 [Verse 2] He's been at it for years, drinking balls and beers He's a hero to most he meets But inside he cries black swollen eyes This man he sheds no tears [Verse 3] Now his wife and kids sing a different tune As they worry about their daddy dying But this arrogant fool breaks every rule It'll be nothing but pride that kills him [Chorus] Could he listen? No he won't, that's all she wrote He'll be dead before the daylight shines But the thoughts and prayers of a million strong Might keep this fool from dying [Verse 4] He's a legend in the bar with every scar Fights a thousand bigger men But now he fights and loses, got all the bruises Will someone please step in? [Verse 5] 'Cause this Irish fools got a great big heart He keeps climbing back in to the ring In the low down circles where he holds his court This man, he once was king [Chorus] Could he listen? No he won't, that's all she wrote He'll be dead before the daylight shines But the thoughts and prayers of a million strong Might keep this fool from dying [Chorus] Could he listen? No he won't, that's all she wrote He'll be dead before the daylight shines But the thoughts and prayers of a million strong Might keep this fool from dying [Bridge] This one still goes out to the Boston punks and skins, a rowdy bunch indeed This one's for The Ducky Boys, All Systems, [?] And The Showcase Showdown This one goes to [?], barroom heroes who are no longer with us This goes out to one tough-ass, [?] [Verse 4] He's a legend in the bar with every scar Fights a thousand bigger men But now he fights and loses, got all the bruises Will someone please step in? [Verse 5] This Irish fools got a great big heart He keeps climbing back in to the ring In the low down circles where he holds his court This man, he once was king [Chorus] Could he listen? No he won't, that's all she wrote He'll be dead before the daylight shines But the thoughts and prayers of a million strong Might keep this fool from dying