Single six months yesterday Thought I oughta celebrate So I went down to grab a couple beers And I got so drunk I ripped my pants I asked the bouncer for a dance I thanked him as he threw me out I woke up at a Waffle House With a shiner and a wild brunette She don?t know my real name yet Well no I ain?t over you But I?m doin? my best Every day and every night Hangin? on by a thread That?s stretched just a little too tight If I can?t find some peace of mind I?ll take what I can get I ain?t doin? much good But I?m doin? my best I decided I?d get smart And have a long talk with my heart At some quiet spot outside of town So I took my best friend?s Pontiac I drove it like a maniac Right into the reservoir I guess we ain?t best friends no more Just my luck a cop came by Who I beat up in junior high He said I better have a good excuse I said I?m doin? my best Every day and every night Hangin? on by a thread That?s stretched just a little too tight If I can?t find some peace of mind I?ll take what I can get I ain?t doin? much good But I?m doin? my best Some day I just might join the human race again If I can ever find a place to show my face again Yeah I'm doin' my best I said I?m doin? my best Every day and every night Hangin? on by a thread That?s stretched just a little too tight If I can?t find some peace of mind I?ll take what I can get I ain?t doin? much good But I?m doin? my best I'm doin' my best I'm doin' my best