I look up and there you stand before me Looking so surprised at what you see Did you really think I'd be the same without you And stay the way that you remember me I had reasons for resisting all temptation And the reason's standing right before me now And I hope you'll take into consideration That I'm getting by the best way I know how All the empty bottles on the tables And I seldom even shave or comb my hair No I didn't drink so much that I'm not able It's just that I'm not going anywhere Seeing me like this I hope you won't feel guilty And don't blame yourself for what I'm doing now I'm just right back where I was before you met me And I'm getting by the best way I know how And I'm getting by the best way I know how