Old Man (Verse 1) Em I’m sittin’ here with my bourbon again tonight Em It’s the only thing that makes the world feel right C When the memories come and the pain rolls in B7 That bottle’s the closest thing I got to a friend ⸻ New Man (Verse 2) Em I remember those nights and that burning pain Em Thinking that whiskey could wash it away C But the bottle lies, it just pulls you down B7 I found a better road on holy ground ⸻ Chorus (Together) C Bourbon was my best friend in the dead of night Em When the world went dark and I lost the fight C But mercy came when I called His name B7 And Jesus Christ broke my chains C The bottle held me for a little while Em But the cross of Christ saved my life ⸻ Old Man (Verse 3) Em The glass in my hand feels warm and strong Em Like it’s held me up my whole life long C If I let it go, what will I be? New Man (answer) B7 A man set free… just like me ⸻ Devil (Bridge – low, almost spoken) Em Stay right here with the bottle tonight Em It’s the only thing that kills the fight C God don’t want a soul like yours B7 Just take one drink… and close that door ⸻ New Man (Answer) Em Devil you lied to me all those years Em Hidin’ my pain in whiskey and tears C But the cross of Christ broke your hold B7 You can’t have this soul ⸻ Final Verse (Voice of Jesus) ✝️ Em I saw you there through the whiskey and pain Em Through every loss and every chain C You called My name in the darkest night B7 And I came to bring you to the light C Lay down the bottle and follow Me Em My blood was shed to set you free ⸻ Final Chorus (All Voices) C Bourbon was my best friend once upon a time Em When I walked the edge of a crooked line C But grace came down like a river of light B7 And Jesus pulled me from the night C Now the bottle’s gone and my soul is free Em ’Cause the Son of God came looking for me ✝️
