Josh Rouse
"James"

He decided he'd be better off alone
So he left his wife and child and went
solo
It is summertime, Atlanta's hot as
hell
He thinks back to what he had, and
where he's now

James can't stop hangin' out in the
bars
He's on top, breakin' all the ladies
hearts
James ain't got a problem with
alcohol
He can't stop, hangin' out in the bars

Found a payphone and the courage
it did swell
What to say, James never really
knew that well
His apology was more than they
could stand
"I'm just a poor excuse for what
some call a man"

James can't stop hangin' out in the
bars
He's on top, breakin' all the ladies
hearts
James ain't got a problem with
alcohol
He can't stop, hangin' out in the bars

"So I want you to be spirited and
brave
Find someone to love, but never
take my place"
He hung the phone up and defeated
his own life
Disappeared into the closest neon
sign

James can't stop hangin' out in the
bars
He's on top, breakin' all the ladies
hearts
James ain't got a problem with
alcohol
He can't stop, hangin' out in the bars

James can't stop