There's a Tear in My Beer

Hank Williams Sr. · The Ultimate Collection ( Bonus DVD) [Mercury] [2005]

There's a tear in my beer

'Cause I'm cryin' for you dear,

You are on my lonely mind.

Into these last nine beers

I have shed a million tears.

You are on my lonely mind

I'm gonna keep drinkin'

Until I'm petriified.

And then maybe these tears

Will leave my eyes.

There's a tear in my beer

'cause I'm crying' for you dear,

You are on my lonely mind.

Last night I walked the floor

And the night before

You are on my lonely mind.

It seems my life is through

And I'm so doggone blue

You are on my lonely mind.

I'm gonna keep drinkin'

Till I can't move a toe

And then maybe my heart

Won't hurt me so.

There's a tear in my beer

'Cause I'm cryin' for you, dear.

You are on my lonely mind.

Lord, I've tried and I've tried

But my tears I can't hide

You are on my lonely mind.

All these blues that I've found

Have really got me down

You are on my lonely mind

I'm gonna keep drinkin' till I can't even think

'Cause in the last week I ain't slept a wink

There's a tear in my beer

'Cause I'm crying for you dear

You are on my lonely mind.

There's a Tear in My Beer

Hank Williams Sr.'s "There's a Tear in My Beer" stands as a quintessential example of his raw, confessional country style. Recorded in the early 1950s, the track captures the weary soul of a man struggling with alcoholism and the burdens of a troubled life. Williams' signature vocal delivery, characterized by its gravelly texture and emotional vulnerability, perfectly complements the melancholic melody. The song reflects the era's honky-tonk tradition, where personal struggle was often laid bare for the audience. As part of his extensive discography, this recording remains a defining piece that showcases his ability to translate deep human pain into accessible, resonant music that continues to influence country and folk artists today.