Sloppy Drunk
by Jimmy Rogers recording of 1966 from King Of The Blues 4 CD Box Set (MCA MCAD4-10677) I'd rather be sloppy drunk than anything I know I'd rather be sloppy drunk than anything I know Another half a pint, then you'll see me go My gal done quit me, for somebody else Oh, my gal done quit me, for somebody else Now I'm sloppy drunk again, sleeping all by myself Oh, I love my whiskey, tell the world I do Oh, I love my whiskey, telling the world I do And my reason for drinkin', tryin' to get along with you Oh, I drink while I'm up, drink until I'll fall I'm gonna drink while I'm up, drink until I'll fall If you tryin' to stop me drinkin', ain't saying nothing at all Oh, hey bartender, bring another half a pint Oh, hey bartender, bring another half a pint Two or three more drinks, I'm gonna raid this joint Yes! I'm sloppy drunk again I don't care who knows Yeahow!