S-O-B-E-R

I went to support my friend
I knew it would be hard for him
The first time he stood up
And told everybody who he was
And how far he’d fallen
He said he couldn’t recognize himself
When he came there
To ask for help

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He said nothin’ bout this is easy
And it cost him the best woman he’s ever had
But every day he’s learning how F
To be a better man, oh a better man

Chorus:
He said she thinks
He doesn’t even give a damn
But I know better than that
She’s even called him a SOB
He’ll be the first to say she’s not wrong
He doesn’t understand why it’s so hard
To stay S-O-B-E-R

Today, he invited me
To come to another meeting
So I could see him get
His six-month chip
I was so proud of my friend
When he stood up again
He thanked the group and me
For playing a part in his recovery

Chorus:
He said some people still think
He doesn’t even give a damn
But I know better than that
If they call him a SOB
I’ll be the first to say they’re wrong
Cause I’ve seen him work so hard
To stay S-O-B-E-R

Bridge:
His wife saw the change
And gave him a second chance
He's come such a long way
Making baby steps


Chorus:
He said some people still think
He doesn’t even give a damn
But I know better than that
If they call him a SOB
I’ll be the first to say they’re wrong
Cause I’ve seen him work so hard
To stay S-O-B-E-R