Story Behind The Song

Based on a true story of a man who signed his letters with the "Three Toed Wolf" phrase beneath his signature to indicate his savvy and resolve toward never drinking again; unfortunately with an ironic ending.

Song Description

Story of an old-timer who paid a high price for his drinking -- twice.

Lyrics

Three Toed Wolf
Category: Americana



Verse 1 Give me whiskey, and make it a double,...came a voice that was cold as stone
I saw him sink and just stare at his drink, in a chair at the bar alone
I won't take up much of your time, 'cause I know that you're ready to close
But listen to me, and take a lesson for free, from a wolf with only three toes


Chorus 1 I'm the last of a breed, I ain't never been treed, I'm strong as a rawhide strap.
I'm one of a kind, for you're never gonna find a three toed wolf in a trap


Verse 2 I wandered right into the teeth, they were baited with sweet alcohol
And hell only knows when ole Lucifer closed the mouth of those velvet jaws.
But somehow I finally broke free, lucky to still have my life.
And all that I lost was a part of me... a fine young son and a wife.

Chorus 1 I'm the last of a breed....

Verse 3 He said I'll just finish this drink. It's the first one in 32 years
I read just today where my wife passed away, then he turned to hold off a tear.
I tore up his tab at the bar, and thought I could catch him outside,
When there at my feet, near the edge of the street, old Three Toed Wolf had died.

Outro1 But he echoes to me, take a lesson for free, you're gonna die if you can't adapt,
Be watchin' your ways and don't end your days a three toed wolf in a trap.

Outro2 Now makin' mistakes ain't no disgrace. There ain't nothin' wrong in that
But you make 'em twice and you'll pay the price of a three... toed ...wolf
caught in a trap.