I Drink Alone
I Drink Alone

George Thorogood - I Drink Alone Lyrics

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I Drink Alone Lyrics

I drink alone, yeah
With nobody else
I drink alone, yeah
With nobody else
Yeah, you know when I drink alone
I prefer to be by myself

Now every morning just before breakfast
I don't want no coffee or tea
Just me and good buddy Wiser
That's all I ever need
'Cause I drink alone, yeah
With nobody else
Yeah, you know when I drink alone
I prefer to be by myself

Yeah, the other night I laid sleeping
And I woke from a terrible dream
So I caught up my pal Jack Daniel's
And his partner Jimmy Beam
And we drank alone, yeah
With nobody else
Yeah, you know when I drink alone
I prefer to be by myself

Yeah, the other day I got invited to a party
But I stayed home instead
Just me and my pal Johnny Walker
And his brothers Black and Red
And we drank alone, yeah
With nobody else
Yeah, you know when I drink alone
I prefer to be by myself

Yeah my whole family done give up on me
And it makes me feel oh so bad
The only one who will hang out with me
Is my dear old granddad
And we drink alone, yeah
With nobody else
Yeah, you know when I drink alone
I prefer to be by myself
Yeah, you know when I drink alone
I prefer to be by myself
I drink alone

Writer(s): GEORGE THOROGOOD
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally recorded the song 'One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer' that George Thorogood covered?

    'One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer' was originally recorded by Amos Milburn in the 1950s and later popularized by John Lee Hooker in the 1960s.

  2. What is the significance of the names of drinks mentioned in 'I Drink Alone'?

    The names of drinks in 'I Drink Alone' are used humorously with double meanings. For example, Wiser refers to Budweiser beer, Jack Daniel's and Jim Beam are well-known whiskey brands, and Johnny Walker's Black and Red labels represent different types of scotch.

  3. Did George Thorogood write 'I Drink Alone' himself?

    Yes, George Thorogood wrote 'I Drink Alone' himself. While many of his early songs were covers of old blues tunes, he penned this song along with another hit, 'Bad To The Bone,' to benefit from royalties.

  4. Why did George Thorogood not perform 'I Drink Alone' at Live Aid?

    George Thorogood did not perform 'I Drink Alone' at Live Aid because he chose to bring up two blues legends instead. He performed 'Who Do You Love?' with Bo Diddley and 'Madison Blues' with Albert Collins.

  5. Is the character in the song based on George Thorogood's personal life?

    No, the character in 'I Drink Alone' is not based on George Thorogood's personal life. He has stated that the song is meant to be funny and self-deprecating rather than a reflection of his own drinking habits.

  6. Where has the song 'I Drink Alone' appeared outside of music albums?

    'I Drink Alone' has appeared in various media, including the 2005 movie North Country and a 2012 episode of Nurse Jackie titled 'Kettle-Kettle-Black-Black.'

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