He asked me for a dollar
I said go get a job
And I turned up my collar

and started walking off
He said I don't blame you
I know what you think

I'll just take your money
to buy another drink


But you don't know Jack
Double shoot
80 proof

On the rocks
until you've lost it all
And you can't go back

To your life
And your kids
And your ex-wife

With just a telephone call
If you think is just a bottle
In an old brown paper sack

Then you don't know Jack

And he showed me a picture

Of two little girls
wearing Easter dresses
Hair done up in curls

He said God bless their mama
She said I couldn't stay
Buddy if you were wondering

how could I throw it all away?

But you don't know Jack

Double shoot
80 proof
On the rocks

until you've lost it all
And you can't go back
To your life

And your kids
And your ex-wife
With just a telephone call

If you think is just a bottle
In an old brown paper sack
Then you don't know Jack


If you never felt a fire
Running through your veins

If you've never seen the devil
Face to face
You don't know Jack

Double shoot
80 proof
On the rocks

until you've lost it all
So brother just be glad
And tonight

Hold your kids
kiss your wife
And when you talk to God

Count up all your blessings
And thank the Good Lord back
You don't know Jack

No you don't know Jack