As the rain ruins my alibi

I'm down to telling you my red-eyed mind

It's not the sun bright path

That maybe leave my home

It's just that fine Backslider's wine

My momma sings out in my memory

Son don't take that red eyed shine

Fight for your rights

But just don't fight for right

And do not drink Backslider's wine

But I took myself to be strong

And loving soul

'Til I found myself

Face down on the bar room floor

Crying oh god

What have they come up to me

I darenot drink Backslider's wine no more

My momma sings out in my memory

Son don't take that black eyed shine

Fight for your rights

But son don't fight for right

And don't

Drink Backslider's wine

And please don't drink Backslider's wine