James

He decided he'd be better off alone So he left his wife and child and went solo It is summertime, Atlanta's hot as hell He thinks back to what he had, and where he's now James can't stop hangin' out in the bars He's on top, breakin' all the ladies hearts James ain't got a problem with alcohol He can't stop, hangin' out in the bars Found a payphone and the courage it did swell What to say, James never really knew that well His apology was more than they could stand "I'm just a poor excuse for what some call a man" James can't stop hangin' out in the bars He's on top, breakin' all the ladies hearts James ain't got a problem with alcohol He can't stop, hangin' out in the bars "So I want you to be spirited and brave Find someone to love, but never take my place" He hung the phone up and defeated his own life Disappeared into the closest neon sign James can't stop hangin' out in the bars He's on top, breakin' all the ladies hearts James ain't got a problem with alcohol He can't stop, hangin' out in the bars James can't stop