ALCOHOL AND TEARS
(Buddy Mize / Ray Salter)

Jeanie O'Neal - 1965
Kay Adams -1967



So many times I've put a cold towel on your head
I helped you up when you were down so low
I stood by and loved you through all these wasted years
And all you gave me in return was alcohol and tears

Alcohol and tears were our only pastime
Alcohol and tears down to our finish line
Our home was just your hobby, a place to drink your beer
There wasn't much to celebrate, just alcohol and tears

(Instrumental Break)

Just like a thief, late at night you'd come sneaking in
Ashamed to face our children or tell me where you'd been
Now you've left us for another, but I often wonder, dear
If she'll love you like we have through alcohol and tears

Alcohol and tears were our only pastime
Alcohol and tears down to our finish line
Our home was just your hobby, a place to drink your beer
There wasn't much to celebrate, just alcohol and tears
There wasn't much to celebrate, just alcohol and tears


(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - July 2017)