The History
I wrote and recorded Beer and Whiskey in 2013, after picking up a sweet Fender Telecaster. I loved that guitar’s sound and wanted to capture the classic 70s country music feel.
I love the playful lyrics from early country, and while this isn’t Pick Me Up On Your Way Down, I feel it captures the spirit.
The Lyrics
Well, I can’t buy you diamond rings or all that crap
I can’t buy you a fancy cars or pretty shoes
But I think I found a way around all that
I’m gonna go to the liquor store and buy some booze
By the first drink you’ll be thinkin’ that I’m sexy
I’ll be the smartest guy in town by number 2
And by the third drink you’ll be feelin’ pretty frisky
That’s why I’ll get your love with beer and whiskey
I don’t have a mansion standing on a hill
I ain’t got no cable or big screen T.V
But Honey why don’t you just grab yourself a stool
Here’s a beer and baby it’s me
By the first drink you’ll be thinkin’ that I’m sexy
I’ll be the smartest guy in town by number 2
And by the third drink you’ll be feelin’ pretty frisky
That’s why I’ll get your love with beer and whiskey
I know that I’m not a living fantasy
I’ve got baggy eyes and I’m losin’ my hair
But darlin’ please come have a drink with me
And after a few shots you won’t even care
By the first drink you’ll be thinkin’ that I’m sexy
I’ll be the smartest guy in town by number 2
And by the third drink you’ll be feelin’ pretty frisky
That’s why I’ll get your love with beer and whiskey