Verse 1:
I can make anybody pretty
I can make you believe any lie
I can make you pick a fight with somebody, twice your size

I've been known to cause a few break-ups
I've been known to cause a few births
I can make you new friends, or get you fired from work

Chorus:
And since the day I left Milwaukee
Lynchburg, Bordeaux France,
Been making the bars, lots of big money
And helping white people dance
I got you in trouble in high-school
College now that was a ball
Had some of the best times, you'll never remember with me
Alcohol, Alcohol

Verse 2:
I got blamed at your wedding reception, for the best mans embarrassing speech
Also for those naked pictures of you, at the beach
I've influenced kings and world leaders
Helped Hemmingway write like he did
And I'll bet you a drink or two, I can make you put that lampshade on your head

Chorus:
'cause since the day i left Milwaukee
Lyncheburg, Bordeaux France,
Been making a fool out of folks just like you
And helping white people dance
I am medicine and I am poison
I can help you up or make you fall
Had some of the best times, you'll never remember with me
Alcohol, Alcohol

Chorus:
'cause since the day I left Milwaukee
Lynchburg, Bordeaux France,
Been making the bars, lots of big money
AND HELPING WHITE PEOPLE DANCE!!!
Yea, I got you in trouble in High-School
College now that was a ball
Had some of the best times, you'll never rememeber with me Alcohol, alcohol