Will You Love Me If I Don't Do Coke

The Kingston Trio · Other Songs - The Kingston Trio

Harold Payne



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 1962 recording of 'Will You Love Me If I Don't Do Coke' stands as a defining example of their folk-rock evolution. Originally a novelty song by the Flamingos, the trio transformed it into a sophisticated acoustic piece that showcased their signature three-part harmony and intricate guitar work. Released during their peak popularity, the track exemplifies the group's ability to adapt popular material into a distinctively American folk sound. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever wordplay and the band's masterful delivery, which turned a simple concept into a memorable staple of their discography. The recording remains a testament to the Kingston Trio's versatility and their significant influence on the folk-rock genre of the early 1960s.