So many times I've put a cold towel on your head I helped you up when you were down and low I stood by and loved you through all these wasted years And all you gave me in return was alcohol and tears Alcohol and tears were our only past time Alcohol and tears down to our finish line Our home was just your hobby a place to drink your beer There wasn't much to celebrate just alcohol and tears [ steel ] Just like a thief late at night you'd come sneaking in Ashamed to face our children or tell me where you'd been Now you've left us for another but I often wonder dear If she'll love you like we have through alcohol and tears Alcohol and tears were our only past time... There wasn't much to celebrate just alcohol and tears