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Whisky, Darlin' Whisky

from Looking Out for Better Weather by The Residuals

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This is just a fun song with a “shout along” chorus that hopefully inspires the listener to shout along. The traditional fiddle tune Whisky Before Breakfast played at the end seemed appropriate. -Rob

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CHORUS:
Ya, whisky, darlin’ whisky, I drink it every day (HEY!)
Whisky, darlin’ whisky, it keeps me ills at bay (HOORAY!)
Whisky, darlin’ whisky, I think it’s my best friend (HEH!)
Me and my dear whisky’ll be together ‘til the end

I woke up one groggy mornin’, my girl had gone away
And on the kitchen table was a note and it did say,
“I’m through with fightin’ single malts and rare blends for your heart.”
And from that very moment on I had a grand new start

CHORUS

There’s sherry casked and oaky, smoky, peaty too
And if you’re up for drinkin’ whisky, I’ll have a drink with you
It never, ever judges you or your sorry lot
You better hurry to the bar cuz I’m drinkin’ all they got

CHORUS

It’ll join you when you’re fishin’ or headin’ to the game
And if you’ve had too many whiskies it loves you all the same
It doesn’t care if all you do is hang out with your mates
Now, if you’ll excuse me, with the whisky I’ve a date

CHORUS

There’s sherry casked and oaky, smoky, peaty too
And if you’re up for drinkin’ whisky, I’ll have a drink with you
It never, ever judges you or your sorry lot
You better hurry to the bar cuz I’m drinkin’ all they got

CHORUS

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from Looking Out for Better Weather, released September 30, 2020
Whisky, Darlin’ Whisky, by Robert McInnis, and Whisky Before Breakfast, traditional.

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Saskatchewan's one-of-a-kind Prairie Celtic band, the Residuals, has been playing acoustic folk music for over ten years. Drawing on Irish, Scottish, and Maritime music, they are at the forefront of a living Prairie Celtic tradition.

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