This is a mean old world, Baby to live in by yourself. This is a mean old world, Baby to live in by yourself. Can't get the woman you love, Cause you know she's lovin someone else. Well I drink to keep from worryin Baby and I smile to keep from cryin'. Yes I drink to keep from worryin And you know I smile to keep from cryin. That's to keep the public from knowin Just what I have on my mind.