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Beer Drinking Woman
Peter Chatman Lyrics
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All the names have been changed to
Protect the innocent
The year nineteen hundred and forty
The city, Chicago the place, Rubin's Tavern
The story goes something like this
To give a girl a nice time
I had forty-five dollars when I enter
When I left I had one dime
Wasn't she a beer drinkin' woman?
Don't ya know, man don't ya know?
She was a beer-drinkin' woman
And I don't want to see her no more
Now, when I spend down to my last dime
She said, darlin' I know you're not through
I said, yes, baby doll
And the trophy belongs to you
Wasn't she a beer drinkin' woman?
Don't you know, man don't you know?
She was a beer-drinkin' woman
And I don't wanna see her no more
Now she'd often say, excuse me a minute
I've got to step around here
And every time she came back
She had room for another quart of beer
Wasn't that a beer drinkin' woman?
Don't ya know, man, don't ya know?
She was a beer drinkin' woman
And I don't want to see her no mo
Peter Chatman's "Beer Drinkin' Woman" is a humorous cautionary tale that warns listeners about the perils of associating with a woman who loves to drink beer. The song is set in Chicago in 1940, with the singer recounting his experience at Rubin's Tavern. He enters the bar with $45 but leaves with only a dime, having spent all his money on beer for his date. The woman in question is repeatedly referred to as a "beer drinkin' woman" throughout the song, emphasizing the central theme. The singer remarks on her impressive ability to consume multiple quarts of beer without showing any signs of slowing down.
The song's lyrics underscore gender roles and societal expectations surrounding the consumption of alcohol. The singer is initially drawn to the woman's love of beer, but ultimately realizes that her drinking has caused him financial hardship. While the song is lighthearted and meant to be entertaining, it highlights the dangers of excessive drinking and the potential negative consequences it can have on individuals and relationships.
Overall, "Beer Drinkin' Woman" is a humorous, cautionary tale that showcases Peter Chatman's bluesy style and musical prowess. The song's references to Chicago and Rubin's Tavern give it a sense of time and place, adding to its historical significance.
Line by Line Meaning
The story's true ladies and gentlemen
This is a true story that I'm about to tell you
All the names have been changed to Protect the innocent
I've changed everyone's names to protect their identities
The year nineteen hundred and forty
This happened in the year 1940
The city, Chicago the place, Rubin's Tavern
The location is Chicago and the specific place is Rubin's Tavern
I walked into a beer tavern
I entered a bar that serves beer
To give a girl a nice time
I hoped to have a good time with a woman who was there
I had forty-five dollars when I enter
I had $45 in cash when I arrived
When I left I had one dime
After leaving, I only had 10 cents left
Wasn't she a beer drinkin' woman?
She liked to drink beer, didn't she?
Don't ya know, man don't ya know?
Seriously, don't you know?
She was a beer-drinkin' woman
She really liked to drink beer
And I don't want to see her no more
I don't want to spend time with her again
Now, when I spend down to my last dime
When I only had 10 cents left
She said, darlin' I know you're not through
She thought I still wanted to keep drinking
I said, yes, baby doll
I said yes to appease her
And the trophy belongs to you
She can have the 'trophy' for drinking more than me
Now she'd often say, excuse me a minute
She frequently would ask to step away for a moment
I've got to step around here
She needed to go somewhere else for a bit
And every time she came back
But each time she returned
She had room for another quart of beer
She could still drink more beer and wasn't slowing down
Wasn't that a beer drinkin' woman?
She really loved her beer, didn't she?
And I don't want to see her no more
Again, I don't want to hang out with her again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER CHATMAN
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