[Verse 1] He eased through the door Like he owned the place Dropped down on the stool With a bruised-up face He said, “Whiskey with a beer back” Like that was all right The bartender looked him over Said, “Boy, you okay tonight?” [Pre-Chorus] He gave a little grin Then he looked away Said, “I’ve had harder nights But I’ve got one to stay” [Chorus] I’ve got the black eyed blues Yeah, the black eyed blues Punched in the heart And hit in the face I’ve got the black eyed blues (black eyed blues) Yeah, the black eyed blues One more whiskey, beer back And I’m still in this place [Verse 2] He said, “There was three of them And me without my dog One wore my old jacket One had my lucky log” “And she swung first, man Right under the lamp Now I’m watching my pride Like a busted-up amp” The bartender shook his head Poured slow and clean Said, “That’s a rough story Even for this scene” [Pre-Chorus] He laughed through the ache Then he tipped his glass Said, “Tell me I’m lying If you seen me pass” [Chorus] I’ve got the black eyed blues Yeah, the black eyed blues Punched in the heart And hit in the face I’ve got the black eyed blues (black eyed blues) Yeah, the black eyed blues One more whiskey, beer back And I’m still in this place [Bridge] He said, “I loved her mean I loved her loud Now I’m wearing her truth Like a chip on my brow” The room went quiet Then somebody sighed He took one last swallow And let the hurt decide [Final Chorus] I’ve got the black eyed blues Yeah, the black eyed blues Punched in the heart And hit in the face I’ve got the black eyed blues (black eyed blues) Yeah, the black eyed blues One more whiskey, beer back And I’m still in this place (black eyed blues) Yeah, the black eyed blues
