Fifteen Beers

Johnny Paycheck · The Soul & the Edge: The Best of Johnny Paycheck [ [2002]

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I drank fifteen beers



That's a whole lot of brew in one night



When you try to drown a memory from your mind



It took me fifteen beers to get here



I don't know how many more till I leave



Take my change in tears and drink fifteen beers



Well I rolled into Joe's about six-fifteen



And I was ready to pour 'em down



Because at eight o'clock Delilah was a-meeting me there



Well I thought I would have a pour just to loosen up



'Cause we were really gonna swing tonight



I could already see her face and touch her long red hair



Well at nine thirty-five I thought man a live



What could be a-holding her up



Just then a man in a long black Cadillac



Came in and told little Joe filler up



While he was cleaning off the windows a-kissing he saw



In the back and it was soft as rain



It was Delilah sipping on pink champaign



I drank fifteen beers



That's a whole lot of brew for one man



When you try to drown a memory from your mind, yeah



It took fifteen beers to forget you



I don't know how many more to just get



While he holds Delilah near I'll drink fifteen beers



Bring it on



I drank fifteen beers



And that's a whole lot of brew in one night



When you try to drown a memory from your mind



It took me fifteen beers to get here



I don't know how many more till I leave



I'll take my change in tears and drink my fifteen beers



My fifteen beers how many that six or seven



Fifteen beers just keep bringing them son



Fifteen beers that's what I need



Bring me that fifteen beers



And by the way bring me [Incomprehensible]

Fifteen Beers

Johnny Paycheck's "Fifteen Beers" stands as a quintessential example of his outlaw country style, blending honky-tonk rhythms with a gritty, working-class narrative voice. Recorded for his 2002 compilation album, The Soul & the Edge: The Best of Johnny Paycheck, the track exemplifies his signature ability to capture the raw energy of the American South. Paycheck's delivery is characterized by a raspy, authentic tone that has defined his career since the early 1970s. The song reflects the broader tradition of country music that celebrates the struggles and resilience of everyday people, often set against the backdrop of rural life and social commentary. It remains a staple in his discography, showcasing his mastery of storytelling through music and cementing his legacy as a leading figure in the genre.