Bartender's Blues
Trisha Yearwood · Thinkin' About You [MCA]
(James Taylor)
Trisha Yearwood & George Jones
Now I'm just a bartender, I don't like my work
But I don't mind the money at all
I've seen lots of sad faces and lots of bad cases
Of folks with their backs to the wall.
I need four walls around me to hold my life
To keep me from going astray
And a honky tonk angel to hold me tight
To keep me from slipping away.
I can light up your smokes I can laugh at your jokes
I can watch you fall down on your knees
I can close down this bar go and gas up my car
Hon I can pack up and mail in my keys.
But I need four walls around me to hold my life
To keep me from going astray
And a honky tonk angel to hold me tight
To keep me from slipping away.
Now the smoke fills the air of this honky tonk bar
And I'm thinking bout where I'd rather be
But I burned all my bridges and I sunk all my ships
Now I'm stranded at the edge of the sea.
I still need four walls around me to hold my life
To keep me from going astray
And a honky tonk angel to hold me tight
To keep me from slipping away...
Trisha Yearwood & George Jones
Now I'm just a bartender, I don't like my work
But I don't mind the money at all
I've seen lots of sad faces and lots of bad cases
Of folks with their backs to the wall.
I need four walls around me to hold my life
To keep me from going astray
And a honky tonk angel to hold me tight
To keep me from slipping away.
I can light up your smokes I can laugh at your jokes
I can watch you fall down on your knees
I can close down this bar go and gas up my car
Hon I can pack up and mail in my keys.
But I need four walls around me to hold my life
To keep me from going astray
And a honky tonk angel to hold me tight
To keep me from slipping away.
Now the smoke fills the air of this honky tonk bar
And I'm thinking bout where I'd rather be
But I burned all my bridges and I sunk all my ships
Now I'm stranded at the edge of the sea.
I still need four walls around me to hold my life
To keep me from going astray
And a honky tonk angel to hold me tight
To keep me from slipping away...
Bartender's Blues
Trisha Yearwood's "Bartender's Blues" stands as a poignant narrative within her discography, capturing the weary resilience of a working-class character. Recorded for her 1994 album *Thinkin' About You*, the track exemplifies her signature blend of country storytelling and soulful vocal delivery. The song explores themes of exhaustion and the quiet dignity found in service, reflecting Yearwood's ability to ground her music in relatable human experiences. As a staple of her catalog, the recording showcases her mature songwriting and emotive performance style, resonating with listeners who appreciate authentic country ballads that delve into the complexities of everyday life.