Oh they say she's the life of the party And without her things here would die Oh but don't be fooled by her laugter She has her sad times she knows how to cry For she drinks and she talks just a little too loud And with her pride gone she tags along with any old crowd Yes I know I'm to blame and I feel so ashamed That I made her the image of me [ fiddle - steel ] Yes I met her in a little country town She was simple and old fashion in some way But she loved me until I dragged her down Then she just gave up and drifted away Now she drinks and she talks just a little too loud...