[Verse 1]
Blame it all on my roots, I showed up in boots
And ruined your black-tie affair
The last one to know, the last one to show
I was the last one you thought you'd see there
And I saw the surprise and the fear in his eyes
When I took his glass of champagne
And I toasted you, said, "Honey, we may be through
But you'll never hear me complain"

[Chorus]
'Cause I've got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases my blues away
And I'll be okay
Yeah, I'm not big on social graces
Think I'll slip on down to thе oasis
Oh, I've got friends in low places
Play it, Sammy!

[Verse 2]
Wеll, I guess I was wrong, I just don't belong
But then, hell I've been there before
Everything's all right, I'll just say goodnight
And I'll show myself to the door
I didn't mean to cause a big scene
Just give me an hour and then
Well, I'll be as high as that Ivory tower
That you're living in

[Chorus]
'Cause I've got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases my blues away
And I'll be okay
And I'm not big on social graces
Think I'll slip on down to the oasis
Oh, I've got friends in low places
Play it again, Sam!
Oh, you are
Okay, that's good
You're good, I like you
Hey, don't forget we have the third verse
Yeah, we paid extra for it

[Verse 3]
I guess I was wrong
I just don't belong
But then, I've been here before
And everything is all right
I'll just say goodnight
And I'll show myself to the door - Which way is it?
Oh, I didn't mean to cause a big scene
Just wait, wait till I finish this glass, thank you
Then sweet little lady, I'll head back to the bar
And you can kiss my ass
[Chorus]
'Cause I've got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases my blues away
And I'll be okay
And I'm not big on social graces
Think I'll slip on down to the oasis
Oh, I've got friends in low places
Yes, I've got friends in low places