A Five O’Clock License

It’s five o’clock somewhere, so you’re right on time

It’s five o’clock somewhere, on the dime

I’m authorized, so let’s shake this thing called loneliness and lift your heart

It’s been approved, so let’s raise a glass to happenstance and end the blues

From L.A. all the way to Long Neck, Delaware

One thing’s for sure

And the one thing I know

It’s five o’clock somewhere

What’s your story, what’s your line?

What’s the occasion?

Let’s have a good time

Staying loose and free has always been my motto, and I have lived it well

I don’t take much; a drink or two, an old brown shoe, is all I need

I’m certified, I won’t deny, often impaired

One thing’s for sure

And the one thing I know

It’s five o’clock somewhere

It’s five o’clock somewhere, so I’m right on time

It’s five o’clock somewhere, on the dime

I’m authorized, so let’s shake this thing called loneliness and lift your heart

It’s been approved, so let’s raise a glass to happiness and some good news

From L.A. all the way to Long Neck, Delaware

Or Mission, Texas, heading north to St. Clair

London, England, Budapest, Tiananmen Square

One thing’s for sure

And the one thing I know

It’s five o’clock somewhere

© E. Lee Hawkins

I got the song's title from watching a documentary on John Prine, and it was referring to a songwriter he used to know who would find any occasion to hit the bars. This song is dedicated to my friend Dean! I love ya my friend

E.