Beer on the Table
Josh Thompson
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Every morning I get up before that rooster crows Heading straight to somewhere I don't even want to go Eggs and bacon in my belly and a Folger's coffee buzz Good ol' radar detector it protects me from the fuzz Well, I do what I gotta do to get through working that nine to five It's killing me but then again it's keeping me alive It puts the gas in my truck, butter on my biscuits, A couple bucks when I'm itching for a scratch-off ticket That poker makes me broker every Saturday night I still got running water and they ain't cut off the lights Come Friday night, my friends and I,start peeling off them labels Working hard all week puts beer on the table Eighteen bucks an hour and a million dollar tan Women whistle at me while I'm working for the man Making me some cold hard cash out in that summer sun Come Friday I'll have money but by Monday I'll have none Once the bills are paid and that bass boat tank has gone from E to F I fill that big ol' cooler up there ain't a whole lot left Well, I got gas in my truck, butter on my biscuits, A couple bucks when I'm itching for a scratch-off ticket That poker makes me broker every Saturday night But I still got running water and they ain't cut off the lights Come Friday night, my friends and I, start peeling off them labels Working hard all week puts the beer on the table Oh, oh, I'm a simple man, yes I am All I need is a few good friends and a good job, And a good dog, maybe a woman that understands A little gas in my truck, some butter on my biscuit, A couple bucks when I'm itching for a scratch-off ticket That poker makes me broker every Saturday night But I still got running water and they ain't cut off the lights Come Friday night, my friends and I, start peeling off them labels Working hard all week, yeah, puts the beer on the table Puts the beer on the table Would you pass me another one of them cold cans?
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Written by: Andi Zack, Josh Thompson, Ken Johnson
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11 facts about this song
Singer & Songwriter"Beer on the Table" is by country singer-songwriter, Josh Thompson. This track was his debut single, which he co-wrote with Ken Johnson and Andi Zack.
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Album DetailsThe song was featured on his debut album titled "Way Out Here," which was released under the Columbia Nashville Records label in 2010.
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Chart Performance"Beer on the Table" was a commercial success, peaking at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Song ThemeThe song’s lyrics describe the joys and virtues of hard work, symbolized by the reward of having "a beer on the table and boots under the bed."
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Video DirectorThe music video for the song was directed by Wes Edwards, who has also directed videos for several other country music stars.
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Breakthrough Moment"Beer on the Table" served as Thompson's breakthrough hit, introducing his rugged, blue-collar style to the country genre.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was generally well received by critics, with many praising its authenticity and traditional country sound.
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Live PerformancesJosh has performed "Beer on the Table" at various events and venues, including the Grand Ole Opry.
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CollaborationCo-writer Ken Johnson, who helped Thompson write "Beer on the Table", has also worked with artists such as Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker.
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Country StyleThe song follows a traditional country narrative of celebrating the simple, hard-working lifestyle, and it became a representation of Thompson's style and country artistic persona.
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Song InspirationsThe setting of "Beer on the Table" came from Thompson's pre-music career days where he was working in construction. The song is said to have encompassed the hardships and triumphs of a blue-collar worker's life.
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