Near Beer

I ain't as young as I once was and got to work in the mornin
I got to get up at the crack of dawn. Tonight I'll choose sober and boring
I won't stay out as late most night, that doesn't keep me from trying
I'll use you to nurse me along, and my life won't feel unsatisfying

If i can't have you my dear, I'll settle for a near beer
If I can't get out of here, I'll settle for a near beer

My wilder day are behind me now. I can't see you quite as often
But i still like to think that i can tie one on. It's just that hard liquor that has softened
I got a lady now. She looks out for me. I keep a picture of her on my dashboard
She doesn't worry about all those other pretty girls, just if I drive home plastered

If i can't have you my dear, I'll settle for near a beer
If I can't get out of here, I'll settle for a near beer

I wanna drink some. Never gonna none. I might just drink light tonight

I wouldn't say that I've settle down, or that I've lost a few kicks in my step
I just know them shaky morning feelings, when you don't remember and only forget
Credit cards, bar tabs and uber cabs leave me feelin like an Olde Style king
We still got them Sunday morning brunches, where I won't stop till I eat everything

If i can't have you my dear, I'll settle for near beer
If I can't get out of here, I'll settle for a near beer