[Chorus] I can't get a drink in Harlan County I can't get a drink and I don't know why Why I every came to Harlan County Harlan County's damn near dry [Verse 1] Well you can get a drink in Harlan County Go to the city of Cumberland Go to the package store on main street A twenty dollar bill in your right hand [Chorus] [Verse 2] Climbed to the top of Old Black Mountain That's the highest peak in Kentucky And if you're tired, drunk, or crazy Drive on up in an ATV [Verse 3] I saw a bear up on black mountain Carrying a six pack in his claw I shot that bear, and I took his six pack Yes I guess I broke the law [Chorus] [Verse 3] Yeah they play a little golf in Harlan County Huntin', fishin', campin' too Still got coal mines down in Harlan I'd stay outta them if I was you [Verse 4] They cook a little meth in Harlan County Chemistry in the kitchen sink Less you're over in Cumberland City A thirsty man can't get a drink [Chorus]