I know the end is near:

I've seen the warning signs.

Been preparin' myself,

Layin' in supplies.

I bought a case of Jack,

A boxed-set of Merle:

I'm gettin' ready,

Ready for the end of the world.

I'm gettin' ready for the end to come:

That final hour it all comes undone.

An' she drops the bomb:

An' says he ain't my girl.

I'm gettin' ready,

Ready for the end of the world.

Instrumental break.

My neon shelter waits,

Where I can go to hide.

While the memories burn,

I'll be safe inside.

With the honky-tonk few,

Bracin' for the worst:

I'm gettin' ready,

Ready for the end of the world.

I'm gettin' ready for the end to come:

That final hour it all comes undone.

An' she drops the bomb:

An' says he ain't my girl.

I'm gettin' ready,

Ready for the end of the world.

Yeah, I'll be ready:

Ready for the end of the world.