Drinking Beer
Jimmy Witherspoon Lyrics


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Let's have a party an drink up a lot of beer
Let's have a party an drink up a lot of beer
Well, wine is fine but give me lots of beer

Wanna drink some beer, talk some trash this mornin'
Let's drink some beer 'til the rooster crows at dawnin'
Well, wine is fine but give me lots of beer
(Drinking beer)
Well, early in the mornin'
(Drinking beer)
Yes, in the afternoon
(Drinking beer)
Yes, in the evenin'
(Drinking beer)
Ah, in spring
Wine is fine but give me lots of beer

Now lite beer is real beer
Dark beer's real gone too
You drink too much ale, you get put in jail
So I think I'll stick to home brew

Drinking in the mornin', had a little stout
A little stout'll make you poke way out
Drink it by the case and order some more
Call all the neighbors, they're right next door

Well, in the evenin'
Well, in the afternoon, drink beer
Well, in the evenin', drink beer




Yes, it's spring
Wine is fine but give me lots of beer

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jimmy Witherspoon’s “Drinking Beer” are essentially about the enjoyment of drinking beer, and the preference for it over wine. The song invites listeners to join in on a beer drinking party that lasts from morning until evening. The first line of the song summarizes the entire theme, “Let's have a party an drink up a lot of beer”. The song then goes on to talk about how wine is fine but beer is better.


It talks about drinking beer in the morning, afternoon and evening, implying that beer is an appropriate drink for any time of day. The lyrics also mention different types of beer, such as lite beer and dark beer, and how home-brewing is a safe option compared to drinking too much ale, which could get you in trouble.


Overall, the song suggests that drinking beer is not just a pastime or a way to have fun, but an integral part of socializing and enjoying life with others. The song's upbeat, jazzy melody matches the tone of the lyrics, making it a fun and catchy tune that encourages the listener to grab a beer and join in on the fun.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's have a party an drink up a lot of beer
I suggest that we have a fun gathering where we consume a large amount of beer


Well, wine is fine but give me lots of beer
While wine is enjoyable, I prefer to indulge in a plentiful amount of beer


Wanna drink some beer, talk some trash this mornin'
I am in the mood to have some beer and engage in some lighthearted, playful banter this morning


Let's drink some beer 'til the rooster crows at dawnin'
Let's continue imbibing beer until the morning sunrise, as indicated by the crowing of the rooster


(Drinking beer) Well, early in the mornin' (Drinking beer) Yes, in the afternoon (Drinking beer) Yes, in the evenin' (Drinking beer) Ah, in spring Wine is fine but give me lots of beer
I enjoy drinking beer throughout the day, in the morning, afternoon, evening, and even during the spring season. Although wine is acceptable, I would still prefer copious amounts of beer


Now lite beer is real beer
I assert that even light beers should be considered legitimate forms of beer


Dark beer's real gone too
I also appreciate dark beers as being genuine beer choices


You drink too much ale, you get put in jail So I think I'll stick to home brew
Overindulging in ale can lead to legal consequences, so I believe I will stick to brewing my own beer at home


Drinking in the mornin', had a little stout A little stout'll make you poke way out Drink it by the case and order some more Call all the neighbors, they're right next door
I have consumed stout beer in the morning and it has caused me to have a noticeable protruding stomach. Nevertheless, I continue to consume more and even invite my neighbors to partake in the drinking festivities


Well, in the evenin' Well, in the afternoon, drink beer Well, in the evenin', drink beer Yes, it's spring Wine is fine but give me lots of beer
Once again, I emphasize that beer should be consumed in the afternoon and evening, even during the spring season. While wine is acceptable, beer is still the preferred beverage




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES J. WITHERSPOON

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Oh CRAM! My hearing is going from bad to worse: I can no longer distinguish Jimmy W from Joe Turner. ={
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