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Gimme Whiskey

7 weeks ago by @nosmoking

Gimme Whiskey

nosmoking

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Liner Notes

#humor #country #acoustic #singersongwriter

Lyrics

Kalamazoo’s a pretty little town
The sun comes up and the sun goes down
If I had to go back I sure wouldn’t halt
Whatever they tell you it wasn’t my fault

Refrain 1
Gimme whiskey, gimme whiskey, gimme whiskey
And I’ll tell you ‘bout Kalamazoo

Well, I found my way to the only saloon
I’m thinking it must have been half past noon
My stomach was growling and my throat was dry
I’d hold back the tears but I just won’t try

Refrain 2
Gimme whiskey (give’m whiskey)
Gimme whiskey (give’m whiskey)
Gimme whiskey (give’m whiskey)
And I’ll tell you ‘bout Kalamazoo

I strolled right in, bellied up to the bar
And asked for that lightning they kept in a jar
Bartender told a real sad story
“Sorry, friend, closed for inventory”

Refrain 2

I knew the meaning of that terrible word
And thought the whole idea absurd
So I crushed my stogie in his lapel
Truth be told it didn’t sit well

Refrain 2

He knocked that stogie into the distance
My chin provided his fist resistance
We spared a bit then made amends
And I stumbled out of that bar again

Refrain 2

So I sat on the stoop feeling somewhat luckless
When I smelled some smoke and heard a mighty ruckus
Folks were running and yelling “Water!”
And the back of my neck was getting hotter and hotter

Refrain 2

Now the rest of the tale don’t get no better
That saloon got hotter before it got wetter
Folks were madder than a declawed cat
When they looked my way I decided to scat

Refrain 2

The saloon lit the barn and the barn lit the house
Which lit that classy Hotel Strauss
By the time I reached the county line
Nothing ‘bout that street was fine

Refrain 2

Well, I’ve never been back that way again
I may someday but I don’t know when
Folks up there don’t think I should
And I’ve got another tale, friend, if you would

Refrain 2

Last Refrain
Gimme whiskey (give’m whiskey)
Gimme whiskey (give’m whiskey)
Gimme whiskey (give’m whiskey)
And I’ll tell you a tale or two

Comments

@nancycunning 6w

Oh, this makes me think of the way I love some of Lyle Lovett’s songs or Johnny Cash’s. Just so much story stuffed into this sing along, dance along, with the repetitive chorus to let the listener catch up, and all those brilliant unforced rhymes, and such great delivery where the words all lie flat. Feels like you could sing all night.

@davidtaro 6w

What a splendid story song. Really good pacing in the verses, interspersed with the singalong refrains. Can really imagine the narrator spinning the yarn in the hope of a free drink or two. Fab walking baseline, and love the characterful delivery. Very much enjoyed this one!

@paul_pedersen 6w

Well, you succeeded in making me thirsty, but you kept me well entertained. A fun song, well written and nicely performed.

I did spend one night in Kalamazoo and a morning at the Air Zoo. Didn't stub a cigar on anyone, though.

@sbs 6w

Reminds me of “Hot Rod Lincoln” - the Broadway version - lol! Another clever song - such a pro - must be a story here somewhere. 🤔

@mikeskliar 6w

ha, I love this! hilarious tall tale, with the music and vocal delivery providing that extra special sauce in this entertaining and engrossing song---- makes me want some whiskey! this song is a genuine good time!

@billwhite51 7w

that was a hoot. so well written and performed, it was the idea that we were going to hear something outlandish about that fabled town of Kalamazoo that kept me engaged and eager to hear this untold revlation, and verse after verse passed with no mention of the town. but we got a helluva story about a fire that lit up the whole street after decimating a saloon, a house and a hotel.