It's late I've been waiting and by now he should be home
I've walked the floor for hours listening for the telephone
But he's always weak with drinks so strong and I guess he'll always be
What made Milwaukee famous has made a fool out of me
I begged baby not to go so many times before
I told him love and happiness can't live behind those swinging doors
I hate to see him live this way but I just can't set him free
What made Milwaukee famous has made a loser out of me
[ steel ]
I begged baby not to go...
What made Milwaukee famous has made a loser out of me