Song Description
Wild backwoods romp about moonshining.
| Song Length |
3:32 |
Genre |
Country - Bluegrass, Country - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Jovial |
Subject |
Alchohol, Beer, Wine, Comedy, Funny |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Martha and Abel settin' round the table late one night
Getting' full of bourbon, finding it disturbin' they couldn't get high
Martha said- "What we need babe is some good old fashioned brew.
Let's make us some moonshine
and give it a name like a fancy wine
Call it Chateau Martha Vintage '79."
Abel left the table, headed for the stable to git some grain
Martha gathered berries, parts off the Chevy and plugged up the drain.
Right there in the bathtub folks what come out was no surprise
140 proof moonshine
that could clear your sinuses and bend your spine
Chateau Martha Vintage '79.
[Chorus]
When word got around
Folks was even comin' from out of town
Soon came the G-men, T-men and C-men into town
Investigatin' and interrogatin' everyone they found
I saw one in the barnyard questioning Mrs. Murphy's pig. He said
{Following part is spoken}
"You have the right to remain silent during questioning and anything you say may be used against you regarding
{Singing resumes}
Chateau Martha Vintage '79."
[Chorus]
Then Martha rolled into town
And got them revenuers to drink some down.
Two days later they recuperated and all agreed
That her shine was certainly the finest what they ever see'd
They told old Abel put a warning on the label in accordance with the FDA:
"Be careful when you imbibe not to get it on your skin or in your eyes"
Chateau Martha Vintage seventy...
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