Will You Love Me If I Don't Do Coke?
The Kingston Trio · Other Songs - The Kingston Trio
Will you still love me if I don't do coke?
Will you be my friend if I don't smoke?
I can't help it if it makes me choke. Will you love me if I don't do coke?
I know it's hip to snort a line or two.
It makes you feel good when you get through.
There's nothing else I wouldn't do for you.
Remember, that means there's more left for you.
Chorus:
Well, I've seen red freaks and head freaks of every description.
Some are pros who grow their own and some use a perscription.
They rationalize when everyone lies for saying its hip
Just start your smoke and snort enough for a four day trip.
So, if you want some amyl nitrate or smoke some hash
or wrap it up and save it for your private stash
Or sell it to your friends for some spending cash or
use it in your car for gas.
(Interlude, then chorus)
Well, you can go and blow your pay check up your nose.
Sit around and wonder where your money goes.
And talk your neighbors ears off 'til the roster crows
and wonder why everyone is moving so slow.
(Repeat 1st verse)
Will You Love Me If I Don't Do Coke?
The Kingston Trio's 'Will You Love Me If I Don't Do Coke?' captures the group's signature blend of folk storytelling and harmonious vocal arrangements. Emerging during the height of the folk revival, the song reflects the band's ability to weave contemporary themes into traditional acoustic structures. While the Kingston Trio is often celebrated for their historical ballads and sea shanties, this track highlights their capacity for modern, relatable narratives. The recording showcases the ensemble's tight instrumentation and clear vocal delivery, hallmarks that defined their influential discography. As part of their extensive body of work, the song stands as a testament to their enduring appeal and their role in popularizing folk music for a mass audience during the mid-20th century.

