Blame it all on my roots I showed up in boots   And ruined your black tie affair   The last one to show, the last one to know   I was the last one you thought you'd see there      I saw the surprise and the fear in his eyes   When I took his glass of champagne   And I toasted, you said, "Honey, we may be through   But you'll never hear me complain"      'Cause I've got friends in low places   Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases   My blues away and I'll be okay      I'm not big on social graces   Think I'll slip on down to the oasis   'Cause, I've got friends in low places      I guess I was wrong, I just don't belong   But then I've been here before   Everything is all right, I'll just say goodnight   And show myself to the door      Hey, I didn't mean to cause a big scene   Give me an hour and then   I'll be as high as that ivory tower   That you're livin' in      'Cause I've got friends in low places   Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases   My blues away and I'll be okay      I'm not big on social graces   Think I'll slip on down to the oasis   'Cause, I've got friends in low places   Hey, I've got friends in low places