Lonnie Johnson - Laplegged Drunk Again (1938) Lyrics

I been drinkin' all night long, I've started again today.
I been drinkin' all night long, started again today.
I been tryin' my best, to drink these worried blues away.

Some people drink to hide their troubles, but that don't mean a thing.
Some people drink to hide their worries and troubles, but that don't mean no thing.
When you think your troubles are gone, and you find yourself drunk again.

Friends, I drink to keep from worrying, I smile to keep from cryin'.
Friends, I drink to keep from worrying, smile just to keep from cryin'.
That's why I cover my troubles, so the public don't know what's on my mind.

I said I was through with love, both whiskey, wine, and gin.
I said I was through with love, both whiskey, wine, and gin.
You know when I found myself, I was laplegged drunk again.

Love will make a many man drink and gamble, and stay out all night long.
Love will make a many man drink and gamble, and stay out all night long.
Love will drive you into many places, sometimes where you don't belong.