Boot on My Shoulder

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I left the county line at closing time With a half-full flask and a head full of blame Mama said the Lord can read a man’s heart I hope He can read through the whiskey and shame [Chorus] I’m trying to make it to heaven With whiskey still warm on my breath And hate in my heart for the women I loved Who left me with nothing but what’s left This life keeps a boot on my shoulder Each time I get up, it bears down I’m trying to make it to heaven While the whole world keeps pushing me down [Verse 2] There’s a photograph turned to the wall And her Sunday dress still hangs in the hall I say I don’t miss her, then pour one more Like a little more hurt could explain it all [Chorus] I’m trying to make it to heaven With whiskey still warm on my breath And hate in my heart for the women I loved Who left me with nothing but what’s left This life keeps a boot on my shoulder Each time I get up, it bears down I’m trying to make it to heaven While the whole world keeps pushing me down [Bridge] If mercy’s a door, Lord, leave it unlatched I’ve got no clean hands, no polished excuse Just a tired old man and a road full of wreckage Still hoping there’s room for a soul that’s been used [Final Chorus] I’m trying to make it to heaven With whiskey still warm on my breath And hate in my heart for the women I loved Though I know I’ve got hate left to shed This life keeps a boot on my shoulder But maybe Your hand can pull me around I’m trying to make it to heaven While the whole world keeps pushing me down [Outro] I’m trying to make it to heaven Before the last light goes out