harlan county

i can't get a drink in harlan county

i can't get a drink and i don't know why

why i every came to harlan county

harlan county's damn near dry

well

you can get a drink in harlan county

go to the city of cumberland

go to the package store on main street

a twenty dollar bill in your right hand

i can't get a drink in harlan county

i can't get a drink and i don't know why

why i every came to harlan county

harlan county's damn near dry

climbed to the top of old black mountain

that's the highest peak in kentucky

and if you're tired

drunk

or crazy

drive on up in an atv

i saw a bear up on black mountain

carrying a six pack in his claw

i shot that bear

and i took his six pack

yes

i guess i broke the law

i can't get a drink in harlan county

i can't get a drink and i don't know why

why i every came to harlan county

harlan county's damn near dry

yeah

they play a little golf in harlan county

huntin'

fishin'

campin' too

still got coal mines down in harlan

i'd stay outta them if i was you

they cook a little meth in harlan county

chemistry in the kitchen sink

less you're over in cumberland city

a thirsty man can't get a drink

i can't get a drink in harlan county

i can't get a drink and i don't know why

why i every came to harlan county

harlan county's damn near dry