[Verse 1]
I found comfort and courage in bottles of whiskey
I swear to you friends, that old high life sure gets risky
I have walked away lonely from those I thought would burn me
I've blocked up my ears so that no one should learn me

[Chorus]
But the lady beside me is the one I have chosen
To walk through life with me
Like a coat from the cold

[Verse 2]
I have flown like a bird from every cage that confined me
And broken every one of the ties that bind me
I have danced me around all those sad ol', sad ol' situations
I've taken my share of those sweet invitations

[Chorus]
But the lady beside me is the one I have chosen
To walk through life with me
Like a coat from the cold

[Chorus]
But the lady beside me is the one I have chosen
And I'll walk through life with her
Like a coat from the cold