When I was a just a youngster Everybody wondered Why pappy was so happy And he lived to be a hunderd He was smart as Albert Einstein Honest as old Abe Lincoln When I found out his secret was I liked his way of thinkin'
Grandma, she was furious I was just plain curious I never took him serious 'Til he told me what his theory was
Hello happiness So long lonliness Say goodbye to negative thinkin' Here's to all my friends Everybody raise your glasses To the power of positive drinkin'
Pappy said now you're a man When I turned twenty-one I Wish I had more wisdom To pass on to my son Remember when you're drinkin' You never get hung over 'Less you fall asleep to long And wake up stone cold sober
All things in moderation How 'bout a small libation On further consideration Let's make it a celebration
Jesus was the one who turned Water into wine Some prayers are never answered But I'll take that as a sign Life is full of problems You'll never solve 'em all But sometimes things can loosen up With a little alcohol