Written by Clint Daniels and Tony Martin 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.