Silhouette, it's in my nightmare

And I can't rest my eyes as all

And I'll be a leaving by the morning

Ever seen Chicago in the fall?

Mama told me I was nothing

That who I was ain't who I am

Livin' free out here gets lonely

Swore I'd do the best I can

'Cause who I was ain't who I am

I swore I'd do the best I can

Who I was ain't who I am

I swore I'd do the best I can

A young man angry with a heartache

Will steal and cheat and lie to live

And gasoline out on this highway

Burnin' bridges of revenge

'Cause who I was ain't who I am

I swore I'd do the best I can

White lines, keep to make my troubles all through the night

White lies, baby, all I ever see when you're cryin'

My blinds are drawn

Greenville ain't too far from Austin

A day by foot, a night by train

And I'll leave roses for my baby

Wrapped inside a wedding ring

'Cause who I was ain't who I am

I swore I'd do the best I can

Who I was ain't who I am

I swore I'd do the best I can