I took the night shift

Another nickel on the dime

To try to play it straight

And make it different this time

Still waiting to meet the next ex-wife

It's either watching these

Gauges for Monsanto

Or a barback job for the casino

The Army won't want me

After what this body's been through

Would you take me back North Carolina?

Would you take me back to Arkansas?

Blissful days still there to remember

Methamphetamine was the final straw

I had a killer job in a backup band

Playing guitar in Branson

Two shows a night brought the money

To chase down sin

Now it's another weekend

I'm lonely at home

Late night TV; evangelist drone

I'm healthy now but I really don't know

If I'll ever be free

Would you take me back North Carolina?

Would you take me back Arkansas?

Blissful days still there to remember

Methamphetamine was the final straw

Would you take me back North Carolina?

Would you take me back Arkansas?

Blissful days still there to remember

Methamphetamine was the final straw