I'm Not Alright, But I'm OK
Words & Music: Benny Mann
April 2002

Benny Mann: vocals, guitar, tenor sax, bass
Chris Gillman: drums, audio technician

You were all I ever wanted
You were all I thought I’d ever need
I thought your eyes held sweet intentions
Right up ‘till you walked out on me
I expected hail and tornadoes
I expected shark infested seas
I thought I’d be all hungover
Blown apart like fall winds to leaves

But now I go out to the bars most every weekend
And I come home to my bed most every night
But you’re not the only one I ever think of
And I really can’t complain about my life

Finally made it over
The heartbreak that I shouldered
When realized that I built the load I bore
I thought you were the one baby
But if you keep saying maybe
I guess I’ll have to look a little more
So if you ask that question
About pain that I shouldn’t mention
Though I would not have admitted yesterday
I’ll apologize and tell you
While my heart might argue
I’m all right... No, I’m not all right
...But I’m OK

It took a little of time’s slow revival
It took a little help from my friends
But I woke up to I’m better off without out you
Good days can begin just as they end
I’ve got six strings and a pick within my pocket
I’m still sober enough to lift a brew
And there are people buying shots all around me
So I just can’t keep on fretting about you

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