I'll Work for Whiskey
by Ky Babyn

Verse 1
This recession's left me with depression, no work, no pay, just bills
Bank's letter came, and it clearly states,
They're going to have to repossess my wheels

I got a new hole in my pocket, there's holes in my jeans,
holes in the whole economy
They say it's gettin' better but the last time it did
Was back in thirty nine and then the war stepped in.

Chorus
I got my old red ford, a flat of beer in the back,
Half a bottle of Jack under the seat
Tranny squeals, as my headlights dim
Headed to town, to where my trouble drowns.
Single barrel malt will have me walking tall,
and feeling like a rich man again.
Oh yah honey
I'll work for whiskey cause all I really need is a cure for these
Ain't got no whiskey blues, break my back for a bottle of brew

Verse 2
The drought in my mouth hangs around year round,
with cracked lips and a cotton field.
I've slept in the hay for so many days,
I need a drink to help me up to my heels.

I got a new bend in my step, a swing to my knees,
A belly full of liquor and the courage runs me.
Highland, lowland, little blend of both brands
Tennessee number seven's calling me.

Bridge
Me and my boys goin' by the river,
We ain't comin' up till half past noon
I'll drink my way to the bottom of a creek bed
Standing in a fire, howling at the moon
Passed out in the back of a truck, and I'm waking up to the sun too soon
Gotta get to town, gotta get my money,
before my boss finds out I'm back on the booze

Outro
Ain't got no whiskey blues, just got troubles and things to do.
Ain't got no god damn whiskey and I'm thirsty too
Ain't got no whiskey blues, just got troubles and things to do.
Ain't got no god damn whiskey, I'm feeling blue
Whiskey blue.

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