You'd think after forty Long days and nights I'd finally get use to the rain But until that storm passes Out of my mind The only thing I know To take for the pain is Small, small doses A sip at a time A little whiskey and water I'll sit here all night Some live with heartache But I'm killing mine With small, small doses A sip at a time My doctor said, "Son, Ain't a thing I can do to help you get on with your life" So til' I find a way to forget about you Me and your memory will have a big time With small, small doses A sip at a time A little Jim Beam and water I'll sit here all night Some live with heartache But I'm killin' mine With small small doeses A sip at a time With small, small doses A sip at a time