When the going gets rough
and it's too hard not to be tough
grab your boots and an old long coat
and a friendly bottle for your aching throat
When you stumble...
When you stumble don't be afraid

Breakdown, you know sometimes you've gotta...
Breakdown by the side of the road
Breakdown and love life from the gutter
Breakdown, watching the stars grow old
Breakdown, you know sometimes you've gotta
Breakdown and sing out loud
Breakdown and love life from the gutter
Breakdown before the lights go out
Before the lights go out...

Feeling tired and you're out of work
With bloodshot eyes and a mouthful of dirt
So find a friend who's as broken as you
Put our feet on the road, put some miles in your shoes
When you stumble...
When you stumble don't be afraid

Breakdown, you know sometimes you've gotta...
Breakdown by the side of the road
Breakdown and love life from the gutter
Breakdown, watching the stars grow old
Breakdown, you know sometimes you've gotta
Breakdown and sing out loud
Breakdown and love life from the gutter
Breakdown before the lights go out
Before the lights go out...

Empty heart and an aching head
Sad luck dreams in a stranger's bed
Memories of your old home town
So damn deep that you're bound to drown
When you stumble...
When you stumble don't be afraid

Breakdown, you know sometimes you've gotta...
Breakdown by the side of the road
Breakdown and love life from the gutter
Breakdown, watching the stars grow old
Breakdown, you know sometimes you've gotta
Breakdown and sing out loud
Breakdown and love life from the gutter
Breakdown before the lights go out
Before the lights go out...