Been in this storm so long Been in this storm so long Spent all my money on whiskey and women Been in this storm so long Been down to keep these spirits high I'm down to keep these spirits high Spent all my money on a Dilmore Avenue girl Been in this storm so long Lucky seldom has been a friend of mine Lucky seldom has been a friend of mine Spent all my money on whiskey and women Been in this storm so long When I get to California I'll be fine When I get to California I'll be fine Gotta get that westbound train line Been in that storm so long