This morning I woke- with no pain in my body The coffee maker didn't leave-grounds in my brew I sat there on the couch-for an hour or so And never once- did I think a bad thought of you Instead, I thought- about all the good times we shared When our children were small- we were so happy and free Everything was in place- like that smile on your face You were beaming- and still so in love with me (Chorus) Yes today-I'm gonna' play That old country song backward My truck starts on the first crank and Old Red never died I quit running full throttle I even gave up the bottle- you SEE! You are back by my side And beaming with pride But it's not real- it's just Unreality [8 bar instrumental] My friend Jo at the bar- he just hit the lotto He bought drinks all night- for everyone He said his bills were all paid-he might even get laid And I was glad- my friend had his fun. And I don't miss the family-they barely cross my mind And the absence- it barely ever stings They weren't my whole life- These kids and my wife In fact- they didn't mean a god damned thing! Yes, today- I'm gonna' play That old country song backward And that crooked wet road Is gonna' straighten its curves- for meeeee! And the tires on that mini van Are gonna' grip hard as they can And they will miss it- that mighty oak TREE! But it's not real- it's just Unreality! [8 bar instrumental] Yes today, I'm gonna' play That old country song backward And this gun in my lap isn't loaded- you seeee And I can't do this deed Because I don't see the need To go- and be with my family. [Outro] It's not real It's just Un Reality (whisper) Unreality [Dead stop after last word]
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