[Verse 1]
When the shift clock quits
and my boots hit the floor
I know where I’m headed
to the corner door
You got a cold one ready
and a grin that says stay
We laugh off the weight
of the whole damn day
[Pre-Chorus]
You don’t ask for much
just “sit, my friend”
One more round
and the ache starts to bend
And if I’m all talked out
you still know why
[Chorus]
Drinking buddies, drinking buddies
(there you are)
Drinking buddies, drinking buddies
(near and far)
You lift me up
when I’m leaning low
You know the road
when I need to go
[Verse 2]
Some bring the stories
some bring the truth
Some keep it simple
with a joke and proof
You’ve got my back
when the night runs long
And you sing my name
like it still belongs
[Pre-Chorus]
You don’t fix the world
but you fix my seat
One good laugh
and I’m back on my feet
When I need advice
you don’t miss a beat
[Chorus]
Drinking buddies, drinking buddies
(there you are)
Drinking buddies, drinking buddies
(near and far)
You lift me up
when I’m leaning low
You know the road
when I need to go
[Bridge]
Here’s to the ones
who stay till close
Who know my mess
and love me most
A shoulder to lean on
a hand to hold
A little bad news
made light and gold
[Final Chorus]
Drinking buddies, drinking buddies
(there you are)
Drinking buddies, drinking buddies
(near and far)
You lift me up
when I’m leaning low
You know the road
when I need to go
Drinking buddies, drinking buddies
(stay awhile)
Drinking buddies, drinking buddies
(make me smile)