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ONE DRINK IS ONE TOO MANY (AND A THOUSAND'S NOT ENOUGH) (Carroll Baker) Carroll Baker - 1976 Also recorded by: Philomena Begley He was just the average kind of guy you find hangin' round the bar By the way he listened to our band, I knew he played guitar So when the show was over, I just had to talk to him Shook his hand, said "How ya doin'", he just answered with a grin He said "Can I buy you something", I said "No thanks, I don't drink" The strangest look came across his face and he looked at me and winked He said "I joined AA just last year, it's sure been mighty rough One drink is one too many and a thousand's not enough" I said "Why come to a place like this, you must be living in pure hell" He said "I played guitar some years ago and they say I played it well Music was my only love, but I just had to give it up One drink is one too many and a thousand's not enough" So I gave him my guitar, said "Won't you please play me a song" Shook his head, said "I just couldn't, I haven't played one for so long" So I coaxed him just a little more and he finally gave up Sang a song of one's too many and a thousand's not enough So now I understand it as he plays and sings his song And I know it's through the grace of God he's found where he belongs I know that he was drownin' once, but for the last time he's come up He said "One is one too many and a thousand's not enough" Yes, he said "One is one too many and a thousand's not enough" (Transcribed by Mel Priddle - April 2019)

    





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