Because I Drove Drunk!
We sat in a bar We got stinking drunk We left in my car Were both full of spunk We drove through the night Both talking some trash I ran a red light Head on was the crash I lay in the street The blood would not stop A beer by my feet Approached by a cop Body was shaking Heart dropped when he said "Ain't no mistaking Your best friend is dead." I was arrested Ass put in a cell Strength was then tested In suicide hell Very next morning Inside a Courtroom People were mourning I shared in their gloom I looked at his Mom Eyes teary and sad Her world without charm I knew she was MADD "I am so sorry Through hell I will trudge I wish it were me May God be my judge." I have no defense I'm going away Jail's one consequence I sadly must pay The price it will cost It's steep as can be I carry a Cross Too heavy for me I sit in my cell I see your son's face ...