Story Behind The Song
A bar tender offers a gentle warning to his customers not to drink too much
Song Description
A couple of drinks are OK but don't drink too much and do something you'll regret
| Song Length |
4:09 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - Boogie |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerful, Welcoming |
Subject |
Alchohol, Beer, Wine, Communication |
| Similar Artists |
Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I've owned this bar in Birmingham
For nearly thirty years
All kinds of people come and go
I've seen 'em laugh and in tears
Just when you think they've had enough
Ready to slide to the floor
You can't believe they're callin'out Larry
Just gimme one glass more
One glass leads to another
That's what my daddy'd say
One glass leads to another
Said it to his dyin' day
One glass leads to another
Boy it'll make you pay One glass leads to another
Don't let it lead you astray
See that guy - corner booth
Made redundant last year
Chased a bottle of bourbon down
With way too many beers
Staggered to his, boss' house
Blew up his Mer-ced-es Benz
When the judge asked if he was sorry
He said he'd do it again
Well I spend my time, thinking 'bout what daddy said
A beer or three's fine, if it don't go to your head
Landed a job in Alabam'
Brilliant career ahead
Train took 18 hours to get there
I was bored out of my head
Had myself a beer or two
Met some guys in the car
Drinking and playing 5 card poker
That's how I won this bar
Copyright Nicky Williams 2000