I'm Not As Drunk As You Am I Think

A drinking song from the British Isles, written for an performed by Sailor Martin as song eight in the RPM challenge. Ukulele, egg, handclaps, and a tin whistle.

LYRICS:

Pour me a whiskey then pour me a beer and then pour me a whiskey to chase it
The sun's come up and it's already morning and I need a drink to face it
Where I am? I'm not upright and there are shoes and spittoons around
Well, just pour the mug down my throat; I can drink just as well on the ground
Red breast or black bush or Tullamore Dew
Fill up my shot glass and then fill it up anew
Pour me another cup, old mate, let's have another drink
And I may be be drunk but I'm not as drunk as you am drunk I think

Pour me a whiskey then pour me a beer and then pour me a whiskey once more
I can't walk too well and I need a shot to get me through the door
Where am I now? I fell down the stairs? Am I in the saloon wine cellar?
And if I'm not down here to drink some port well then tell me what the hell for
Dow port or Graham port or something Vordelho
Don't stop till I've drunk enough have I drunk enough well hell no
Pour me another cup, old mate, let's have another drink
And I may be be drunk but I'm not as drunk as you am drunk I think

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posted by Astro Zombie (1 comment total)

It has a very John Sebastian vibe to it, Astro Zombie; I wouldn't be surprised if you told me it was a cover of an outtake from Hums of the Lovin' Spoonful. I love this!
posted by ford and the prefects at 9:43 PM on February 21, 2009