Strait, George - Drinkin' Man Lyrics






I woke up this mornin' and I swore to God
I'd never, ever take another drink again
I fought it like the devil, but you know that you're in trouble
When you're fourteen and drunk by 10 am.
Tried to hide it from my mom and dad, all my friends said "Straighten up"
I just laughed, said, "You don't understand
That's a hell of a lot to ask of a drinkin' man"

At sixteen I was on my own and flyin' high and stayin' stoned
I knew everything there was to know
I did things that I can't talk about
I wore my mom and daddy out
Late nights they spent prayin' for my soul
Stayed sober once for nine days in a row
I quit cold turkey and damn near almost made it to ten
But that's a hell of a lot to ask of a drinkin' man

I look into the mirror, bottle in my hand
I'd like to pour it out, I just don't think I can
Cause that's a hell of a lot to ask of a drinkin' man

I don't know when or where it was or how we met and fell in love
Or why she'd even fall for a guy like me
I tried to pull myself together, hopin' we could last forever
For a while I started to believe
Her daddy said, she's all I got
Son, don't ever break her heart
Promise me before you take her hand
But that's just too much to ask of a drinkin' man

I look into the mirror, bottle in my hand
I'd like to pour it out, I just don't think I can
Cause that's a hell of a lot to ask of a drinkin' man

I woke up this mornin' and I swore to God
I'd never, ever take another drink again





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  1. S.... R....

    You broke my heart and I don’t want anything to do

  2. E.... W....

    This is so sad I want to cry every time I hear it ! A life lost and wasted. I grew up in an alcoholic home and vowed I would never go down that road.....and I never did !!

  3. J.... T....

    I used to drink alot now I don't drink or smoke anymore I'm Carin more bout my health more than anything else I'm a type two diabetic and I don't want no more alcohol in my system and in my life it's not worth it to me anymore.

  4. M.... H....

    I can relate to every word I this song. Alcohol, crystal meth, heroin, and many other addictions. Sums up the way I feel about my drug and alcohol use

  5. s.... m....

    10 years cleen n sober

  6. B.... P....

    Just broke 2 days of sobriety.. Fuck.

  7. L.... ....

    I decided not to have kids, this demon dies with me

  8. J.... F....

    Everyone in comments we salute you for stopping. However I’m sipping jack and coke listening to my country heroes

  9. P.... ....

    Drunk listening to this. It makes this world less shitty and bearable

  10. S.... 8....

    My mamma never raised a quieter

  11. a.... t....

    I'm 32 years old never drank alcohol thank u jesus and still will never drink I'm good drug free is the way to be🙌

  12. L.... G....

    This song is about being sober and now your life was like

  13. E.... H....

    I STOPPED DRINKING 4 MONTHS AGE 47 HAD ONE BEER FOR 4TH OF JULY 2019

  14. a.... t....

    I will never drink alcohol on god👏

  15. S.... L....

    Been drinking for 30 years.. Still get up for work at 3:30am. Cirrhosis here I come. 😒

  16. M.... C....

    Drinkin man was released as the third and final single reached at 37 becoming his single to miss the top 10 hit where it became his lowest charting single

  17. E.... W....

    Grew up in an alcoholic family. Vowed I would never live that kind of life and I didn't !! Life has been good for 87 years !!

  18. E.... W....

    Such a sad song ! It breaks your heart !!

  19. a.... t....

    I dont drink👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  20. D.... S....

    I started drinking when I was 11 I’m now 15 and still get drunk. It sucks cuz I drink for my dad. I haven’t seen him since I was 13 and it kills me everyday. I just don’t have anything else to take away the pain.

  21. P.... L....

    Came from a drinking family... fell into the trap or is that a cop out? Not drinking now for 9 months

  22. T.... W....

    I started drinking at 15 years old
    Started as occasionally drinking and escalated to heavy drinking. I have just turned 40 years old and I can say now that I have been sober for 8 years. I don't want to ever go down that road again. I'm a much better man without alcohol. I pray for those who still battle with alcoholism and want to say to them that you can quit drinking and you are worth it.

  23. b.... K....

    I am not gay but I love y'all George Strait if I get a son I am name him George Strait kowalczik if I get bless with two boys the one boy is going to be named after your son Bubba Strait

  24. D.... C....

    been drinking since 2013 it's 2019 I've tried to stop

  25. A.... S....

    I kill 2 liters of whiskey in 3 days, and I don’t stop drinking. I get off work and crave my next drink.

  26. J.... S....

    Why you drinking?to be honest, i don't know. I don't enjoy it. Been divided for so long it's a comfort zone from life and it's disappointments.couldnt get a dozen words out me sober. Can't shut my overbearing ass up drunk. Guess that's why my fan club ain't sizable.

  27. N.... R....

    If your not a drinking man u won't understand this great song

  28. N.... R....

    Drinking since 17 God is great beers is good and people are crazy but I'm a responsible father and mother with my son work hard play hard

  29. M.... M....

    Y'all drink like tht young as hell.shlda got that ass whooped

  30. J.... C....

    My dad started drinkin around 15 or 16. He got worse and worse over the years. It was hard when I was young. After my mom took off with us kids when I was 11, he finally put the bottle down and turned himself around. After all those years I finally had my dad back. Its been 10 years now and he hasnt had a drop since. I cant explain how proud of him I am

  31. J.... R....

    I am 77 years old , I've been sober for 7 years now. First time I sobered up was 1973. Been through 5 marriages, can't how many jobs I had or how many times I was in jail. But I hope I make it this time

    J.... R....

    U will make it amigo my respects for u I'm from South Texas but my respects for u can do it amigo

  32. G.... M....

    This hits home hard, been struggling with addiction to alcohol and well just about anything that makes me numb to the world for about 8 years now, I've tried so hard to put it all down but it seems impossible for me, I know y'all don't know me from atom but please pray for God to give me the strength to put it all down. I hope y'all have a blessed day

  33. R.... G....

    The best to ever do it . Mr George straight make me proud to be from San Antonio tx

  34. b.... o....

    Used to be me. Think I got it out of my system.
    Except on special low times.

  35. t.... ....

    This sounds just like my life.... Just substitute 18 for 14 and it'd be right on. I know I should quit the bottle but "that's a helluva a lot to ask of a drinkin' man..."

  36. S.... P....

    Agree. Amen.

  37. P.... H....

    I woke up this mornin' and I swore to God
    I'd never, ever take another drink again
    I fought it like the devil,
    but you know that you're in trouble

    When you're fourteen and drunk by 10 am.
    Tried to hide it from my mom and dad,
    all my friends said "Straighten up"
    I just laughed, said, "You don't understand
    That's a hell of a lot to ask of a drinkin' man"

    At sixteen I was on my own
    and flyin' high and stayin' stoned
    I knew everything there was to know
    I did things that I can't talk about
    I wore my mom and daddy out

    Late nights they spent prayin' for my soul
    Stayed sober once for nine days in a row
    I quit cold turkey and damn near almost made it to ten
    But that's a hell of a lot to ask of a drinkin' man

    I look into the mirror, bottle in my hand
    I'd like to pour it out, I just don't think I can
    Cause that's a hell of a lot to ask of a drinkin' man
    ******
    I don't know when or where it was
    or how we met and fell in love
    Or why she'd even fall for a guy like me
    I tried to pull myself together,
    hopin' we could last forever
    For a while I started to believe

    Her daddy said, she's all I got
    Son, don't ever break her heart
    Promise me before you take her hand
    But that's just too much to ask of a drinkin' man

    I look into the mirror, bottle in my hand
    I'd like to pour it out, I just don't think I can
    Cause that's a hell of a lot to ask of a drinkin' man

    I woke up this mornin' and I swore to God
    I'd never, ever take another drink again...

  38. 9.... 9....

    Drank my 1st beer in 6th grade. Started really drinkin my sophomore year. Still going today. God is Great. Beer is Good and people are Crazy!

  39. G.... D....

    This song matches me I started drinking when I was 9yrs.old.& went through Jr high school drinking&smoking weed now got in 9&,10th It was.metal to the floor. I would Thank a case of Beer A day.and loved it.But I thought the same way & I still drank & still love to.🍻🍺🥃

  40. B.... C....

    Bourbon and me sit up with my thoughts.. long after my day is done.

    I don’t take my whiskey to extremes, but It helps me to confront my emotions. Life is a beautiful thing, and bourbon is too

  41. R.... G....

    I’m 44 and can admit I became an alcoholic at 15 it’s still a daily struggle many nights I prayed to wake up and be able to stay sober and many nights I prayed not to wake up. I’ve hurt a lot of people but I’ve hurt myself more, if I didn’t have a daughter now I don’t know where I’d be she’s my reason to fight it every day

  42. D.... C....

    April 22 makes 35 years sober for me.

  43. D.... L....

    Started drinking when I was 16 and haven't stopped yet I am not quitter

  44. B.... C....

    This song gets to me every time been clean and sober 4 years after after half my life drinking so glad im clean

  45. B.... J....

    31 yrs old been drinkin since I was 12..still fightin it like a devil

  46. T.... ....

    I started drinking the day my youngest son turned 1 and didn’t stop til he was 23 yrs old. I drank because I was an abused child, I drank because I was broke, I drank because I had money, I drank because it was Saturday, I drank because it was Monday, I drank because it made me feel beautiful and never realized how awful I looked drunk, I drank because I just wanted someone to love me then I would tell the guys “You can’t be Mr Right, but you can be Mr Right Now.” I was always thankful that I even woke up in the mornings yet I wished I was dead. Then one night my daughter tried to kill herself and I went to the ER drunk and an angel of a nurse gave me a phone number and said “You don’t have to live this way” so I called the number, met with this nice lady who told me her story which was almost a mirror of mine and she told me what she did to get sober. Many meetings and 23 years later I am still a drunk but I don’t drink anymore! I have 3 great kids that are really awesome no thanks to me and a wonderful husband who has been my biggest fan for 20 years! Now AA didn’t open up the Gates of Heaven and let me in, it opened up the Gates of Hell and let me out! I praise God every day for that nurse! If I can quit, YOU CAN too!

    T.... ....

    Love this testimony !

    T.... ....

    You are strong for having overcome your demons, but even stronger for sharing with us all. Thank you. While it is not my story, I know that there are many, many people who will relate to every word. You have touched people deeply without even knowing it.

    T.... ....

    Glad u coild do it I cant

    T.... ....

    God bless you. I pray you continue on your journey of sobriety. Been in and out of the rooms. I'm drunk and on speed right now. Just got out of prison on the first and couldn't wait to get back to using. Needless to say, im not happy. And im scared it's going to end badly. Pray for me sir.

  47. G.... M....

    Oddly enough, this is the perfect drinkin song, so thank you George

  48. E.... 1....

    I’m drunk while listening to this

  49. M.... Z....

    I’m 60 and want to be sober. I have tried so many times. Messed up so much in my life. For the ones that have the strength to stop god bless you. Love you all. Pray for me please. I’m a great guy.

    M.... Z....

    This shot of rum is for you buddy!!!

    M.... Z....

    I will my friend

    M.... Z....

    My prayers are with you.

    M.... Z....

    You gotta trust in GOD...ask him for strength...but I'm only 4 days sober

    M.... Z....

    Forgive your mother father and anyone else that you have resentment for..let go of the anger and you will find it’s easier to put it down

  50. k.... i....

    Was hung over so i kept drinking to cure it. I can't put the bottle down

  51. h.... l....

    Lakotaz are the same way.amen

  52. B.... B....

    Have not had drink since 2000 and I was a drinking Man.......

  53. B.... K....

    Thought I’d heard em all of from George but this ones new to me. My father passed away from drinking at the young age of 44, the day before my 22nd birthday.

    Once you acquire that taste, it seems to stick with you forever. I’ve beaten many other addictions in my 37 years of living, but to me, the bottle is the hardest one to put down completely.

    B.... K....

    Brent Kempson I miss drinking and drugs cause I hate people so that's all there is to look forward too

  54. J.... M....

    But.." I dont have trouble drinking it off..."

  55. B.... G....

    Was this George Strait's life? OMG drunk before 10 A:M at 14 years old! How did this person's body survive?

  56. M.... M....

    Cowboy the fuck up!!!

  57. M.... R....

    amarillo by morning yes ok mex george el rey ok

  58. j.... c....

    Just finished the beer I thought I wasn't gonna finish with this song . Good drinking song for those who know drinking is the only way

  59. a.... g....

    for the people making fun of other people who relate to this song u have never been in their shoes i have been there n still doing it for 34 years God bless n ask for forgiveness

  60. M.... T....

    how did you stop. been trying to stop but been heirn

  61. M.... S....

    I gave up drinking 21 years ago. There is a full bottle of J.D. in my closet and it's been there 21 years but I look at it everyday and still haven't broken the seal. That's how I get by. Like the saying goes "Whatever gets you through the night"

    M.... S....

    My respect s to u amigo it's a hard task but good u accomplished it

  62. H.... D....

    one day sober. pray for me please.

    H.... D....

    Prayers sent your way buddy I hope you find what your looking for out of life

    H.... D....

    prayers coming your way

    H.... D....

    Definitely in my prayers.

    H.... D....

    prayers going up

    H.... D....

    Hgddnnf D F2f N Bc D as a functioning alcoholic, I can say you are listening to the wrong music for trying to quit. Prayers for you

  63. E.... D....

    Been drunk since 16. Im 42 now and have 3 months ugh...oddly enough I found this song tonight

  64. J.... N....

    i was sober for 3 1/2 months i know it ain't much but for an alcoholic thats a big step well needles to say i went back out and everyday i hate my self for it. i will go back too the 12 step program. till then ima drink till i drop. is that wrong ladies and gentlemen's

  65. J.... k....

    my dad hasn't drank for 27 years. I'm 33 years old he was in treatment when I was 6. I'm proud to call him my dad. I love him so much.

  66. S.... B....

    I heard this song for the first time yesterday, Feb. 5, 2017, driving home from town.  It sounded like a biography of my ex-husband  It hit home so hard.  It was his life to a T.  We divorced because of his drinking, later became friends again.  He stopped for a while, but drank again before he died.  He was a good man that just couldn't win the battle with the bottle.

    S.... B....

    Yeah but God has the final say He is the One that ONLY knows are struggles, He loves us Anyway. Praise Jesus

  67. J.... L....

    this is one of song that I love

  68. b.... C....

    you dont understand

  69. s.... h....

    57 years old been sober 27 years and dont miss it a bit

  70. J.... F....

    I can relate to this song drank from age 10 till 35 .. been sober 7 years now

    J.... F....

    Johnathon Fuller alright keep it up.

    J.... F....

    Johnathon Fuller how did you do it?

    J.... F....

    How'd you do it?

    J.... F....

    @Joe Carbone hang in there too, maybe you can try again and may be you already have

  71. R.... G....

    Started drinking at 14 finished at 47. Sober for 6 1/2 years. I never thought I would see the age of 50. I will be celebrating 53 years of life on 9/11/16. Thank you Jesus.

    R.... G....

    DID you thank your jesus when he had you drink all those years as well? You can't give gods thanks only for the good, they allow the bad as well chiefy

    R.... G....

    Noticed today is your birthday. Happy Birthday. Hope you are well.

    R.... G....

    Drone Video Daily Ever heard of the devil lol wow you’re pretty stupid when you try to be logical.

    R.... G....

    Y'all don't know me I am proud of y'all sir

    R.... G....

    God bless you

  72. d.... ....

    an everyday struggle. remain strong, I still have days on the edge. love this song

  73. R.... R....

    god bless George and everyone else that can relate to this song

  74. D.... S....

    good song....

  75. W.... S....

    Drunk again..

  76. C.... A....

    this song reminds me of me and lots of people i know in recovery today caz we where drinking men and women

    C.... A....

    shut up n have a shot ya haggered old bag

    C.... A....

    Well aren't you the kindly one. Your mother would be so proud.

  77. 2.... L....

    I love jerking off to this song

    2.... L....

    LMAOOOOO????

    2.... L....

    225ryan Lang man u just made me piss my pants!!

    2.... L....

    You're an a****** T even say something like that about this f****** song your an ass

  78. T.... F....

    Fuckin Right!!

  79. J.... M....

    Too bad there wasnt a official video for this. Reminds me of my oldself, drinking at 12 staying drunk til 18, stoned all d ay everyday til 21. Song is a great ut horrible reminder of teen years. Good job strait.

  80. L.... G....

    Song hits home for me.

    L.... G....

    Lieutenant General lost my wife.....still drinking hate myself everyday for it till I'm about ten in

  81. P.... A....

    I used to get drunk and party with my friends and go to bed drunk and wake up hungover. Wake up at 6AM puking like crazy. Puked all day long about every 10 minutes or so until 3PM then still feel bad until around 6PM. Get drunk and do it all again

  82. f.... s....

    I think my gf likes her guy friend better than me , I do drugs 😢

    f.... s....

    yo ik how u feel

    f.... s....

    +Timothy Bladez cowboys just can't leave them ladies alone tho

  83. r.... ....

    I'm definitely a drinking man only 17 when I was 15 I was arrested for being drunk in school and it was around 10am then when I turned 16 I was staying stoned just like the song I only drink on the weekends now but it's always on my mind but I'll be honest with y'all I'll be danmed if I'm ready to pour it out there's still a few more good times in my life

  84. C.... T....

    i like this song

  85. K.... C....

    damn right george is the man

    K.... C....

    Kimberly Cooper

  86. L.... T....

    This song gives me chills everytime it comes on. George is the man

  87. D.... L....

    This song hits the heart.

  88. R.... S....

    This is the shit braddah George. You da man bah. This is one cherreh song. Coming from Maui. Much support here. Can't wait for this new album coming.

  89. W.... D....

    This song and choices remind me of a place I rather not remember .. just sayin

    W.... D....

    +Wayne D GOD loves you and will never lie to you always a friend in GOD

  90. m.... ....

    I'm a recovering alcoholic and wow,,, this is a heartbreaker for sure.I'm blessed to be sober

  91. z.... T....

    I still laugh because they will never understand...

    z.... T....

    z Trubble ond day at time brother

    z.... T....

    I understand my friend. Drinking took everything from me. Started when I got back from The Gulf War and when my son died.

  92. S.... B....

    Ex-Alky since August 18, 1985...this is a powerful song

    S.... B....

    @lawrenceqpadilla Congrats!

  93. R.... R....

    been there

    R.... R....

    Hahahahahahahahahahaha

  94. M.... B....

    HELL YES!

  95. j.... ....

    I drink on the weekends but damn do i make it count

  96. R.... K....

    George Strait and Dean Dillon at their finest. We all know someone whose life has been destroyed by addiction, "Drinkin' Man" hits close to home.

    Sadly country radio blackballed this song. It was too deep to be played along side today's drinking and partying 24/7 bro-country songs. It's a crying shame that this song only peaked at #37 on the charts.

    R.... K....

    I agree 9999999%
    This song hits me hard!! Alcoholism runs deep on both sides of the family.
    I would take Jesus place on the cross to rid this world of cancer and addiction.

  97. S.... T....

    oddly enough this is a great drinking song.

    S.... T....

    I'm drinking now 

    S.... T....

    george is awesome for everything....im drunk now but i kinda feel like i need more haha fuck you george haha 

    S.... T....

    Big John Cagle me too

  98. s.... ....

    George is full of life's lyrics and music. I hope those who have addiction problems of alcohol or drugs will have strength to stay away from these