Blessing on Brandy and Beer, A

DESCRIPTION: "When one's drunk, not a girl but looks pretty, The country's as gay as the city, And all that ones says is so witty. A blessing on brandy and beer!" The singer praises the effects of drink -- letting him defy his master, beat his wife, chase girls, etc.
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE:
KEYWORDS: drink nonballad
FOUND IN: US
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Arnett-IHearAmericaSinging, p. 33, "A Blessing on Brandy and Beer" (1 text, 1 tune)
File: Arn033

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