I stopped in to share some misery with my good ol friend Jim Bean
Saw a man in a tattered jacket, faded straps still on his sleeves
So I ordered us a round, and I pulled up a chair
Thats when I saw his wheels I was careful not to stare
They say that he risked life or limb cause he wouldnt leave a friend
Hell tell you, Some things are worth dying for, and I would do it all again.
A shot of whiskey and a cold beer six dollars
High score on the dartboard fifty cents
A buck for Country Roads on that old jukebox
At seven fifty plus the time well spent
But sittin there with a real-life hero,
Well thats just priceless, thats just priceless
He said, A lot of folks dont understand why I volunteered to go,
I tell em, just take a look around you at this life youve come to know
We did for young lovers and Independence Day parades
For smiles on kids Christmas and first pitch on opening day
We fight for everyones right to chase their wildest dream
Cause someone has to stand behind what Ol Glory guarantees
I thanked him for his service, and bought us one more for the road
Heres to all we take for granted, and those who never made it home
To those who never made it home
A shot of whiskey and a cold beer six dollars
High score on the dartboard fifty cents
A buck for Country Roads on that old jukebox
At seven fifty plus the time well spent
But livin in the Land of the Free,
Well thats just priceless, thats just priceless
Well thats just priceless, well thats just priceless