C
Verse 1: C
He's been at it for years drinkin' balls and beer,
F C
He's a hero to most he meets,
F C
But inside he cries black swollen eyes
G F C
This man he sheds no tears
C
Now his wife & kids sing a different tune
F C
As they worry about their daddy dyin',
F C
But this arrogant fool breaks every rule
G F C
It'll be nothing but pride that kills him
Chorus: F C
Could he listen no he won't that's all she wrote
G C
He'll be dead before the daylight shines
F C
But the thoughts and prayers of a million strong
G F C
Might keep this fool from dying
Verse 2: C
He's a legend in the bar with every scar
F C
Fights a thousand bigger men,
F C
But now he fights and loses got all the bruises
G F C
Will someone please step in?
C
Cause this Irish fools got a great big heart
F C
He keeps climbing back into the ring
F C
In the low down circles where he holds his court
G F C
This man he once was king
