Dropkick Murphys - Barroom Heroes lyrics

Face down in the gutter won't admit defeat Though his clothes are soiled and black He's a big strong man with a child's mind Don't you take his booze away, hey He's been at it for years drinkin' balls and beers He's a hero to most he meets But inside he cries black Swollen eyes this man he sheds no tears Now his wife and kids sing a different tune As they worry about their daddy dyin' But this arrogant fool breaks every rule It'll be nothing but pride that k**s him Could he listen, no he won't that's all she wrote He'll be dead before the daylight shines 'Cause the thoughts and prayers of a million strong Might keep this boy from dying Could he listen, no he won't that's all she wrote He'll be dead before the daylight shines 'Cause the thoughts and prayers of a million strong Might keep this boy from dying He's a legend in the bar with every scar Fights a thousand bigger men Now he fights and looses got all the bruises Will someone please step in? This Irish fools got a great big heart He keeps climbing back into the ring In the low down circles where he holds his court This man he once was king Could he listen, no he won't that's all she wrote He'll be dead before the daylight shines 'Cause the thoughts and prayers of a million strong Might keep this boy from dying Could he listen, no he won't that's all she wrote He'll be dead before the daylight shines 'Cause the thoughts and prayers of a million strong Might keep this boy from dying {This one goes out to the Boston punks and skins, varies from CD This one goes out to everyone at six fifty six Adams street How you doin'? Fellas} He's a legend in the bar with every scar Fights a thousand bigger men Now he fights and looses got all the bruises Will someone please step in? This Irish fools got a great big heart He keeps climbing back into the ring In the low down circles where he holds his court This man he once was king Could he listen, no he won't that's all she wrote He'll be dead before the daylight shines 'Cause the thoughts and prayers of a million strong Might keep this boy from dying Could he listen, no he won't that's all she wrote He'll be dead before the daylight shines 'Cause the thoughts and prayers of a million strong Might keep this boy from dying