The song Greed Kills More People Than Whiskey by Tom T. Hall tells the story of a man who is traveling from Houston to Nashville and meets an old cowboy. The cowboy tells him that greed is a bigger killer than whiskey. He recounts the story of a man who made millions of dollars but became obsessed with his wealth, never spending a nickel, and eventually dying alone and unhappy. The cowboy tells the man that he was fired by this wealthy man for having a few beers, but now feels content in the west Texas sun. The song's message is that greed can destroy a person's life, even more so than drinking too much alcohol. The narrator reflects on his own mistakes and shortcomings, realizing that he also needs to change his behavior.
