Dropkick Murphys Barroom Hero lyrics

Face down in the gutter won't admit defeat
Though his clothes are soiled and black
He's a big strong man with a child's mind
Don't you take his booze away!

He's been at it for years drinkin' balls and beers
He's a hero to most he meets
But inside he cries black swollen eyes
This man he sheds no tears

His wife and kids sing a different tune
As they worry about their daddy dyin'
This arrogant fool breaks every rule
It'll be nothing but pride that kills him

Could he listen, no he won't
That's all she wrote
He'll be dead before the daylight shines
And the thoughts and prayers of a million strong
Might keep this fool from dying, yeah but he keep on tryin'

He's a legend in the bar with every scar
Fights a thousand bigger men
Now he fights and looses got all the bruises
Will someone please step in?

'Cause this Irish fool's got a great big heart
He keeps climbing back into the ring
In the low down circles where he holds his court
This man he once was king

Could he listen, no he won't
That's all she wrote
He'll be dead before the daylight shines

But the thoughts and prayers of a million strong
Might keep this fool from dying

Could he listen, no he won't
That's all she wrote
He'll be dead before the daylight shines
But the thoughts and prayers of a million strong
Might keep this fool from dying

He's a legend in the bar with every scar
Fights a thousand bigger men
Now he fights and looses got all the bruises
Will someone please step in?

This Irish fool's got a great big heart
He keeps climbing back into the ring
In the low down circles where he holds his court
This man he once was king

Could he listen, no he won't
That's all she wrote
He'll be dead before the daylight shines
And the thoughts and prayers of a million strong
Might keep this fool from dying

Could he listen, no he won't
That's all she wrote
He'll be dead before the daylight shines
And the thoughts and prayers of a million strong
Might keep this fool from dying