[Verse 1]
Every mornin' the first thought that comes
The list of everythin' I haven't done
Keeps gettin' longer and it's not even noon
Waitin' on those late night, midnight, 12 o'clock blues
I used to meet up with my buddies in town
Talk about our days and share a few rounds
After they leave no tellin' what I'll go through
Waitin' on those late night, midnight, 12 o'clock blues

[Chorus]
Ooh-ooh-ooh
What can I do?
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Waitin' on those late night, midnight, 12 o'clock blues

[Verse 2]
Told my doctor this ain't no way to live
I'll take anything he's willing to give
Doubled the dosage and it's still no use
Waitin' on those late night, midnight, 12 o'clock blues
They say confession it good for the soul
Lately my burdens have been takin' their toll
Talked to my preacher, he said, "I've been there, too"
Waitin' on those late night, midnight, 12 o'clock blues
[Chorus]
Ooh-ooh
What can I do?
Ooh-ooh
Waitin' on those late night, midnight, 12 o'clock blues

[Verse 3]
I see it comin' from the moment I rise
It won't matter how I spend my time
Night comes on and there ain't nothin' new
Waitin' on those late night, midnight, 12 o'clock blues

[Chorus]
Ooh-ooh
What can I do?
Ooh-ooh
Waitin' on those late night, midnight, 12 o'clock blues