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I can't get a drink in Harlan County
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I can't get a drink and I don't know why
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Why I ever came to Harlan County
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Harlan County's dead they're dry
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Yeah you can get a drink in Harlan County
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Go to the city of Cumberland
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Go to the package store on main street
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A 20 dollar bill in your right hand
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But I can't get a drink in Harlan County
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And I can't get a drink and I don't know why
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Why I ever came to Harlan County
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Harlan County's dead they're dry
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I climbed to the top of old black mountain
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That's the highest peak in Kentucky
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And if you're tired, drunk or crazy
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Drive on up in an A-T-V
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I saw a bear up on Black Mountain
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Carrying a six-pack in it's claws
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I shot that bear and I took it's six-pack
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And yes I guess I broke the law
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'Cuz I can't get a drink in Harlan County
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I can't get a drink and I don't know why
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Why I ever came to Harlan County
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Harlan County's dead they're dry
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Yeah they play a little golf in Harlan County
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Hunting, camping, fishing too
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Still got coal mines down in Harlan
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I'd stay out of them if I was you
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And they cook a little meth in Harlan County
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Chemistry in the kitchen sink
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Unless your over in Cumberland city,
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A thirsty man can't get a drink
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No I can't get a drink in Harlan County
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I can't get a drink and I don't know why
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Why I ever came to Harlan County
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Harlan County's dead they're dry
Ending
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