Intro: A E B E Verse: A Blame it all on my roots E I showed up in boots B And ruined your black tie affair E The last one to know, the last one to show A I was the last one you thought you'd see there A And I saw the surprise E And the fear in his eyes B When I took his glass of champagne E I toasted you said honey we may be through But you'll never hear me complain Chorus: A 'Cause I got friends in low places Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases B My blues away E And I'll be okay A I'm not big on social graces I think I'll step on out to the oasis B E 'Cause I've got friends in low places Verse -same as first-: Well I guess I was wrong I just don't belong But hey, I've been there before Everything's all right, I'll just say goodnight & I'll show myself to the door Hey I didn't mean to cause a big scene Just give me an hour and then I'll be as high as that ivory tower That you're livin' in Chorus: A 'Cause I got friends in low places Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases B My blues away E And I'll be okay