[Intro – Dirty boogie riff, stomping drums] [Spoken, raspy] I used to think somebody watched over me… Turns out he’s watching from a bar. [Verse 1] Woke up sideways in a parking lot, Lost my keys and forgot what I bought. Walked through fire, fell through ice, Somebody upstairs paid the price. Saw a feather in my whiskey glass, Heard a voice say, “Kiss my ass!” Looked up high, heard heaven sigh, Another poor angel asking why! [Pre-Chorus] He used to shine, he used to sing, Now he’s got a flask beneath his wing! [Chorus – Big, rowdy hook] My guardian angel drinks! Lord knows what he thinks! Every time I cheat the grave, He needs another drink! My guardian angel swears! Says life ain’t playing fair! He’s got one foot out of heaven And a bottle in the air! [Instrumental – Wild blues guitar break] [Verse 2] He caught me falling off a roof, Said, “Boy, you’re living proof!” Saved my hide from a midnight train, Then went straight back to drinking again. Says his halo’s lost its glow, His blood pressure’s through the floor. Filed a claim with the heavenly crew, Said, “I need hazard pay for you!” [Pre-Chorus] He used to pray, he used to preach, Now he keeps his whiskey within reach! [Chorus] My guardian angel drinks! Lord knows what he thinks! Every time I cheat the grave, He needs another drink! My guardian angel swears! Says life ain’t playing fair! He’s got one foot out of heaven And a bottle in the air! [Bridge – Gospel boogie, call and response] [Lead] He wants a raise! [Choir] HE NEEDS A RAISE! [Lead] He wants some rest! [Choir] GIVE HIM A BREAK! [Lead] He wants two weeks on a sunny beach! [Choir] THAT BOY’S BEYOND OUR REACH! [Spoken] Heaven said, “Your request is denied.” He said, “Then find another guy!” [Guitar Solo – Screaming blues bends, pounding boogie] [Final Chorus – Full band and gospel backing] My guardian angel drinks! Lord knows what he thinks! Every time I cheat the grave, He needs another drink! My guardian angel swears! Says life ain’t playing fair! He’s got one foot out of heaven And a bottle in the air! [Outro – Band hits, spoken] He finally got his vacation. [Pause] I broke my leg on Tuesday. [Shouted, distant] I’M NOT COMING BACK! [Final guitar crash]
