Sun came up it was another day
And the sun went down you were blown away
Why'd you let go of your guitar
Why'd you ever let it go that far drunken angelCould've held on to that long smooth neck
Let your hand remember every fret
Fingers touching each shiny string
But you let go of everything drunken angelDrunken angel, you're on the other side
Drunken angel, you're on the other sideFollowers would cling to you
Hang around just to meet you
Some threw roses at your feet
And watch you pass out on the street drunken angelFeed you and pay off all your debts
Kiss your brow taste your sweat
Write about your soul your guts
Criticize you and wish you luck drunken angelDrunken angel, you're on the other side
Drunken angel, you're on the other sideSome kind of savior singing the blues
A derelict in your duct tape shoes
Your orphan clothes and your long dark hair
Looking like you didn't care drunken angelBlood spilled out from the hole in your heart
Over the strings of your guitar
The worn down places in the wood
That once made you feel so good drunken angelDrunken angel, you're on the other side
Drunken angel, you're on the other sideSun came up it was another day
And the sun went down you were blown away
Why'd you let go of your guitar
Why'd you ever let it go that far, drunken angel, drunken angel