In an old smoky bar room I sat at a table alone With the sound of the juke box Playing some sad country song Well, a waitress walked up And said, “What can I get you there, friend” Said “I come to get drunk, tell me just what would you recommend” She said
(Chorus) Liquor is quicker But, I like the taste of the wine A cold beer can do it But, it’ll take twice the time Now, I speak the truth Brother, any old drunk would agree Liquor is quicker But, it all does the same now for me.
She started me off with some Jim Beam And, Lord how it burned With a glass of tequila She told me to swallow the worm Four hours later I’m still there drinkin’ em down And I just can’t quit talkin’ About this new love that I found.
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Woke up this morning Passed out on the living room floor My stomach so full That I just couldn’t take anymore My head was pounding And my eyes were hurt by the light As I remembered the words of that waitress who told me last night She said