He decided he'd be better off alone
So he left his wife and child and went solo
It is summertime, Atlanta's hot as hell
He thinks back to what he had and where he's now
James can't stop, hangin' out in the bars
He's on top, breakin' all the ladies hearts
James ain't got a problem with alcohol
He can't stop, hangin' out in the bars
Found a pay phone and the courage, it did swell
What to say, James never really knew that well
His apology was more than they could stand
I'm just a poor excuse for what some call a man
James can't stop, hangin' out in the bars
He's on top, breakin' all the ladies hearts
James ain't got a problem with alcohol
He can't stop, hangin' out in the bars
So I want you to be spirited and brave
Find someone to love but never take my place
He hung the phone up and defeated his own life
Disappeared into the closest neon sign
James can't stop, hangin' out in the bars
He's on top, breakin' all the ladies hearts
James ain't got a problem with alcohol
He can't stop, hangin' out in the bars
James can't stop
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