I've been living like a drunken saddler Playing in a rock'n'roll band Far from a failure I feel like a brand new man Smoking like a fiend and scheming Dealing with the upper hand It's been so long since I felt this good goddamn I'm finally standing tall I feel I just can't fall Your love takes me to a higher place For the first time in a long time I don't pay my dues For the first time in a long time I don't feel used Ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh Let's go out and honky-tonk and Dance until the morning light The time is now and this time I feel alright I'm finally standing tall I feel I just can't fall Your love takes me to a higher place For the first time in a long time I don't stand accused For the first time in a long time I feel brand new Life's been kind while it tastes like wine I feel so high I'm like an old cloud nine For the first time in a long time For the first time in a long time For the first time in a long time For the first time in a long time For the first time in a long time For the first time in a long time For the first time in a long time For the first time in a long time For the first time in a long time For the first time in a long time For the first time in a long time For the first time in a long time For the first time in a long time