5 Shots Of Whiskey

Hank Williams Sr. · Other Songs - Hank Williams Sr.

Livin alone,

singin my songs

Thinkin bout the good times

when you were my own

Lady you taught me

how to hurt and cry,

and each day I'm not with you

I die more inside

Honey sweet lady why did you go?

and leave me here dying

all alone in my world?

It's all gone wrong

since you've been gone

So give me 5 shots of whiskey

to help kill the misery and pain

you put me through

Thanks for the good times,

for they were the best of my life

I spent with you

Now what can I do?

Walkin' on Broadway

not havin a care

I see you and your new guy

who's strokin' your hair

And I can't keep staying

here in my hometown,

got to get on with my life somehow

It's all gone wrong

since you've been gone

So give me 5 shots of whiskey

to help kill the misery and pain

you put me through

Thanks for the good times,

for they were the best of my life

I spent with you

and I still love you

5 Shots Of Whiskey

Hank Williams Sr.'s "5 Shots Of Whiskey" stands as a quintessential example of his raw, acoustic country storytelling. Recorded in the early 1950s, the track captures the musician's signature blend of melancholy and resilience, delivered through his distinctive vocal style and a simple guitar arrangement. The song reflects the personal struggles and down-home charm that defined his career, resonating deeply with audiences who appreciated his unpretentious approach to music. As a staple of his discography, it exemplifies the era's country sound while cementing Williams' legacy as a master of emotional expression in American folk and country traditions.