Josh Rouse – James (Guitar)

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[Intro] Ebm [Verse 1]
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He decided he'd be better off a-lone

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So he left his wife and child and went so-lo

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It is summertime, Atlanta's hot as he-ll

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He thinks back to what he had, and where he's now
[Chorus]
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(Whoo) James can't stop hangin' out in the bars

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He's on top, breakin' all the ladies' hearts

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James ain't got a problem with alcohol

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He can't stop hangin' out in the bars
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Found a pay phone, and the courage, it did sw-ell

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What to say James never really knew that well

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And his apology was more than they could st-and

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"I'm just a poor excuse for what some call a man"

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James can't stop hangin' out in the bars

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He's on top, breakin' all the ladies' hearts

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James ain't got a problem with alcohol

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He can't stop hangin' out in the bars
[Instrumental]
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Oh-oh, oh-oh

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Oh-oh, ooh

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"So I want you to be spirited and bra-ve

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Find someone to love, but never take my pl-ace"

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He hung the phone up and defeated his own li-fe

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Disappeared into the closest neon sign

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(Whoo) James can't stop hangin' out in the bars

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He's on top, breakin' all the ladies' hearts

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James ain't got a problem with alcohol

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He can't stop hangin' out in the bars (Whoo)

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James can't stop
N.C. When I walk down this street, I base it on five things: what you say and what you do. You mind your words. Common sense tells me not to drink [Outro]
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