He decided hed be better off alone,
so he left his wife and child and went solo.
It is summertime. Atlantas hot as hell.
He thinks back to what he had and where hes now.

James cant stop hangin out in the bar.
Hes on top, breakin all the ladies hearts.
James aint got a problem with alcohol.
He cant stop, hangin out in the bar.

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

James cant stop hangin out in the bar.
Hes on top, breakin all the ladies hearts.
James aint got a problem with alcohol.
He cant stop, hangin out in the bar.

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.
He disappeared into the closest neon sign.

James cant stop hangin out in the bar.
Hes on top, breakin all the ladies hearts.
James aint got a problem with alcohol.
He cant stop, hangin out in the bar.

James cant stop …