I'm a chain lover
Lightin' up another
Before I put the other one out
Oh, I tried to kick the habit
Gosh darn and dag nabbit
There's something there I just can't do without

It's addictive, it's a high
Lightin' up a guy
Before I know him, I'm on another jag
If I let him stay too long
Seems like everything goes wrong
Gets to be a king-size drag

And oh, I know that I should quit
I'm so afraid I'll have a fit
I'm just a chain lover
Light another
Put the other one out

I'm a chain lover
Let me tell you, brother
Before I know it, I'm on another jag
I might be keepin' company
Before I set the last one free
Waitin' while the other packs his bag

And oh, I love the afterglow
But after that, he's gotta go
I'm just a chain lover
Light another, put the other one
A chain lover, light another
Put the other one out