Posted by Joe - You have me over a barrel- S. on June 17, 2001 at 16:51:09:
In Reply to: The "I like beer" polka. posted by Mark McMahon on June 17, 2001 at 16:29:08:
If you mean Tom T. Hall's song from the mid-1970's, I found the lyrics on Tom's webpage:
I LIKE BEER
In some of my songs I have casually mentioned
The fact that I like to drink beer
This little song is more to the point
Roll out the barrel and lend me your ears
(Chorus)
I like beer. It makes me a jolly good fellow
I like beer. It helps me unwind and sometimes it makes me feel mellow (Makes him feel mellow)
Whiskey's too rough, champagne costs too much, vodka puts my mouth in gear
This little refrain should help me explain as a matter of fact I like beer
(He likes beer)
My wife often frowns when we're out on the town
And I'm wearing a suit and a tie
She's sipping vermouth and she thinks I'm uncouth
When I yell as the waiter goes by
(Chorus)
Last night I dreamed that I passed from the scene
And I went to a place so sublime
Aw, the water was clear and tasted like beer
Then they turned it all into wine (awww)
I like beer. It makes me a jolly good fellow
I like beer. It helps me unwind and sometimes it makes me feel mellow (Makes him feel mellow)
Whiskey's too rough, champagne costs too much, and vodka puts my mouth in gear
Aw, this little refrain should help me explain as a matter of fact I love beer
(Yes, he likes beer)
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As far as fakebooks are concerned, I've heard of two but can't remember their complete names. One has something to do with "Hungry ______(5) (???)" or something, and the other was put together by (actually a real name, I think) a "_______(???)Wilphart" guy.
Sorry that I didn't have that complete info at hand.
Joe "who in the distant past made much more per year playing polkas that most orchestras pay, but never read any music while playing them" S.