Please, Daddy (Don't Get Drunk This Christmas)
Alan Jackson · Honky Tonk Christmas [1993]
Please Daddy don't get drunk this Christmas
I don't want to see my Momma cry
Please Daddy don't get drunk this Christmas
I don't want to see my Momma cry.
Just last year when I was only seven
Now I'm almost eight, as you can see
You came home a quarter past eleven
And fell down underneath our Christmas tree.
Please Daddy don't get drunk this Christmas
I don't want to see my Momma cry
Please Daddy don't get drunk this Christmas
I don't want to see my Momma cry.
--- Instrumental ---
Mama smiled and looked outside the window
She told me son you better go upstairs
Then you laughed and hollared "Merry Christmas"
I turned around and saw my Momma's tears.
Please Daddy don't get drunk this Christmas
I don't want to see my Momma cry
Please Daddy don't get drunk this Christmas
I don't want to see my Momma cry.
Please Daddy don't get drunk this Christmas
I don't want to see my Momma cry
Please Daddy don't get drunk this Christmas
I don't want to see my Momma cry.
No,I don't want to see my Momma cry...
Please, Daddy (Don't Get Drunk This Christmas)
Alan Jackson's 1993 holiday single, 'Please, Daddy (Don't Get Drunk This Christmas),' captures the warmth and humor of family gatherings during the Christmas season. Released on the album 'Honky Tonk Christmas,' the track blends traditional country storytelling with a festive, upbeat rhythm that reflects Jackson's signature blend of acoustic guitar and heartfelt vocals. The song addresses the universal family dynamic of parents resisting the urge to drink while children encourage them to enjoy the holiday spirit. As part of Jackson's extensive discography of country Christmas music, the recording stands as a quintessential example of his ability to infuse seasonal themes with authentic country charm, resonating with audiences who value the comfort of home and family traditions.