I know the end is near   I've seen the warning signs   Been preparin' myself   Layin' in supplies      I bought a case of Jack   A boxed-set of Merle   I'm gettin' ready   Ready for the end of the world      I'm gettin' ready for the end to come   That final hour, it all comes undone      An' she drops the bomb   An' says she ain't my girl   I'm gettin' ready   Ready for the end of the world      My neon shelter waits   Where I can go to hide   While the memories burn   I'll be safe inside      With the honky-tonk few   Bracin' for the worst   I'm gettin' ready   Ready for the end of the world      I'm gettin' ready for the end to come   That final hour, it all comes undone      An' she drops the bomb   An' says she ain't my girl   I'm gettin' ready   Ready for the end of the world      Yeah, I'll be ready   Ready for the end of the world