Tonight I'm goin' out on the town Gotta lose myself 'fore I break down I'm just tired of the wishin' well stealin' my change One foot in front and one behind If I trip and fall I'm gonna lose my mind Ain't go no money, no gas, and no shame I need a shot of whiskey to sooth my soul Exchange my luck for a pot of gold Here's to the wishin' well that never gives I need a shot of whiskey to ease my mind If it's bad luck it ain't no friend of mine So repay your debt so I can live Just set me free, I need a shot of whiskey The bar just opened the night's still young Maybe pawn my guitar, pawn my gun Put away that stuff, I can't get high I checked my wallet, I checked the couch I need to find some money 'fore the bars close down I guess that wishin' well finally went dry I need a shot of whiskey to sooth my soul Exchange my luck for a pot of gold Here's to the wishin' well that never gives I need a shot of whiskey to ease my mind If it's bad luck it ain't no friend of mine So repay your debt so I can live Just set me free, I need a shot of whiskey