Blame it all on my roots
  I showed up in boots
  And ruined your black tie affair
  The last one to know
  The last one to show
  I was the last one
  You thought you'd see there
  And I saw the surprise
  And the fear in his eyes
  When I took his glass of champagne
  And I toasted you
  Said, honey, we may be through
  But you'll never hear me complain
    'Cause I've got friends in low places
  Where the whiskey drowns
  And the beer chases my blues away
  And I'll be okay
  I'm not big on social graces
  Think I'll slip on down to the oasis
  Oh, I've got friends in low places
    Well, I guess I was wrong
  I just don't belong
  But then, I've been there before
  Everything's all right
  I'll just say goodnight
  And I'll show myself to the door
  Hey, I didn't mean
  To cause a big scene
  Just give me an hour and then
  Well, I'll be as high
  As that ivory tower
  That you're livin' in
    'Cause I've got friends in low places
  Where the whiskey drowns
  And the beer chases my blues away
  And I'll be okay
  I'm not big on social graces
  Think I'll slip on down to the oasis
  Oh, I've got friends in low places
    [3rd Verse:]
  I guess I was wrong
  I just don't belong
  But then, I've been there before
  And everything is alright
  I'll just say goodnight
  And I'll show myself to the door
  I didn't mean to cause a big scene
  Just wait 'til I finish this glass
  Then sweet little lady
  I'll head back to the bar
  And you can kiss my ass