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Beer with Jesus
Thomas Rhett Lyrics


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If I could have a beer with Jesus
Heaven knows I'd sip it nice and slow
I'd try to pick a place that ain't too crowded
Or gladly go wherever he wants to go

You can bet I'd order up a couple tall ones
Tell the waitress put "em on my tab
I'd be sure to let him do the talkin'
Careful when I got the chance to ask

How'd you turn the other cheek
To save a sorry soul like me
Do you hear the prayers I send
What happens when life ends
And when you think you're comin' back again
I'd tell everyone, but no one would believe it
If I could have a beer with Jesus

If I could have a beer with Jesus
I'd put my whole paycheck in that jukebox
Fill it up with nothing but the good stuff
Sit somewhere we couldn't see a clock

Ask him how'd you turn the other cheek
To save a sorry soul like me
Have you been there from the start
How'd you change a sinner's heart
And is heaven really just beyond the stars
I'd tell everyone, but no one would believe it
If I could have a beer with Jesus

He can probably only stay, for just a couple rounds
But I hope and pray he's stayin' till we shut the whole place down

Ask him how'd you turn the other cheek
To save a sorry soul like me
What's on the other side?
Is mom and daddy alright?
And if it ain't no trouble tell them I said hi
I'd tell everyone but no one would believe it
If I could have a beer with Jesus
I'd tell everyone but no one would believe it
If I could have a beer with Jesus

Overall Meaning

Thomas Rhett's song "Beer With Jesus" describes the singer's desire to have a drink with Jesus and ask him a series of questions about life, forgiveness, and faith. The lyrics highlight the singer's willingness to listen to Jesus talk and ask him about the mysteries of life. He wants to know how Jesus turned the other cheek and saved a sinner like him. The singer is curious to know if Jesus hears his prayers and what happens after life ends. He also wants to know if heaven is real and if it's just beyond the stars.


The desire to sit down and have a beer with Jesus is a unique take on a common theme found in country music - a longing for a deeper connection with God. "Beer With Jesus" resonates with listeners because it acknowledges that even a casual conversation with Jesus would be an extraordinary experience. The song encourages listeners to seek a more profound connection with their faith and to ask questions about life's bigger topics.


Line by Line Meaning

If I could have a beer with Jesus
The singer wishes he could speak with Jesus in person


Heaven knows I'd sip it nice and slow
The singer would drink his beer with Jesus slowly


I'd try to pick a place that ain't too crowded
The singer would choose a location where he and Jesus could talk privately


Or gladly go wherever he wants to go
The artist is open to going wherever Jesus wants to go


You can bet I'd order up a couple tall ones
The artist would order two beers


Tell the waitress put 'em on my tab
The singer would pay for both beers


I'd be sure to let him do the talkin'
The singer would let Jesus do most of the talking


Careful when I got the chance to ask
The artist would be cautious when asking questions


How'd you turn the other cheek
The artist wants to know how Jesus was able to forgive others


To save a sorry soul like me
The artist acknowledges that Jesus has saved him from his sins


Do you hear the prayers I send
The singer wonders if Jesus hears his prayers


What happens when life ends
The artist wants to know what happens after death


And when you think you're comin' back again
The singer is curious about Jesus' return


I'd tell everyone, but no one would believe it
The singer wishes he could tell others about his hypothetical conversation with Jesus, but doubts they would believe him


If I could have a beer with Jesus
The singer repeats his desire to talk with Jesus


I'd put my whole paycheck in that jukebox
The artist would use all his money to play music if Jesus were there


Fill it up with nothing but the good stuff
The artist would only choose uplifting, positive songs to play


Sit somewhere we couldn't see a clock
The singer would want to lose track of time while speaking with Jesus


Have you been there from the start
The singer wonders if Jesus has always existed


How'd you change a sinner's heart
The artist is interested in how Jesus is able to make people better


And is heaven really just beyond the stars
The artist is questioning the existence and location of heaven


He can probably only stay, for just a couple rounds
The artist acknowledges that his conversation with Jesus would be brief


But I hope and pray he's stayin' till we shut the whole place down
The singer wishes Jesus would stay with him for the entire night


What's on the other side?
The artist wants to know what happens after death


Is mom and daddy alright?
The singer is asking if his deceased parents are okay


And if it ain't no trouble tell them I said hi
The singer wants Jesus to greet his deceased parents if he sees them




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Richard David Huckaby, Lance Alan Miller, Thomas Rhett Jr. Akins

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Matthew Pascarella

I love this song cause it hits home for me. When I was 17 I fell asleep behind the wheel. My foot floored it and I got up to 68 mile per hour. Right before I hit the car at the light I woke up and I felt arms wrap around me and told me to sleep. for the few seconds of impact I was unconscious. Needless to say me and the driver both walked away with no injurys. The cop that did the report from the hospital told my mom he has no idea how I am still alive let alone without a scratch. Jesus saved me that day and the guy I unfortunately hit. If I get the chance I would love to ask Jesus why he saved me that day.

Liv Good

He has big plans for you. God bless you.

Walter Perry

+Matthew Pascarella Jesus is with you thats forsure, he has something in mind for you. god bless.

Courtney

I'd ask him why he lets a cruel disease such as cancer take away such innocent children.

Funny Crazy Cute

+courtney courteau  he has a plan for those kids in the after life and he eventually will put them in a better place when the time is right he also picks these people or kids because he knows they are the strongest and can handle the roughest job in life, putting up with cancer and God bless you Matthew I hope God guides you to do the right things in life because he saved you for a reason

Melodie Knaup

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Arlene Aninion

Always loved this song. Even played it at my father’s celebration of life. ❤

Words of Wisdom TV Network

I heard this song today for the first time and I love it and I’m a Pastor.

CJ Smith

I'm not a religious man, but listening to this song on my way to work every morning makes me think something is missing. Maybe one of these days something will change.

Cj Gunter

if your anywhere near Newton NC your welcome to faith Baptist anytime

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