Well, I spent my last dollar on some courage I could buy
40 ounces of it at some truck stop in Ohio
Spent 40 days walkin' and another 40 high
Just for you to give me 40 reasons for goodbye

Say why, say why
Say why

Spent 40 days dryin' out and 40 days sober
Smokin' cigarettes and quotin' Bible verses on the sofa
You said, "All's not lost, just an eye for an eye"
So I carried my cross to the bar last night

Say why, say why
Say why

Well, I spent my last dollar on some courage I could buy
40 ounces of it before you told me to die
Still drove 40 hours, and I'd drive 40 more
40 days in the desert just to wind up at your door

40 ounces, 40 minutes, 40 days, and 40 ways
40 reasons that you're leavin' and 40 more to stay

Say why, say why
Say why, say why
Say why
Say why

Well, I'll spend my last dollar on some courage I could buy
40 ounces of it at some truck stop in Ohio
Spent 40 days walkin' and another 40 high
Just for you to give me 40 reasons for goodbye