I'm Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home
David Frizzell
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I came crawling home last night, like many nights before: I finally made it to my feet as she opened up the door. And she said, "You're not gonna do this anymore." She said: "I'm gonna' hire a wino to decorate our home, "So you'll feel more at ease here, and you won't have to roam. "We'll take out the dining room table, and put a bar along that wall. "And a neon sign, to point the way, to our bathroom down the hall." She said: "Just bring your Friday paycheck, and I'll cash them all right here. "And I'll keep on tap - for all your friends, their favorite kinds of beer. "And for you, I'll always keep in stock, those soft aluminum cans. "And when you're feeling macho, you can crush them like a man." She said: "We'll rip out all the carpet, and put sawdust on the floor. "Serve hard boiled eggs and pretzels, and I won't cook no more. "There'll be Monday night football, on T.V. above the bar. "And a pay phone in the hallway, when your friends can't find their car." She said: "I'm gonna' hire a wino to decorate our home, "So you'll feel more at ease here, and you won't have to roam. "We'll take out the dining room table, and put a bar along that wall. "And a neon sign, to point the way, to our bathroom down the hall." She said: "You'll get friendly service, and for added atmosphere. "I'll slip on something sexy, and I'll cut it clear to here. "Then you can slap my bottom, every time you tell a joke. "Just as long as you keep tipping, well, I'll laugh until you're broke." She said: "Instead of family quarrels, we'll have a bar-room brawl, "When the Ham's bear say's its closing time, you won't have far to crawl. "And when you run out of money, you'll have me to thank. "You can sleep it off next morning, when I'm putting it in the bank." She said: "I'm gonna' hire a wino, to decorate our home, "So you can feel more at ease here, and you won't have to roam. "When you and your friends get off from work, and have a powerful thirst. "There won't be any reason, why you can't stop off here first." She said: "I'm gonna' hire a wino to decorate our home, "So you'll feel more at ease here, and you won't have to roam. "We'll take out the dining room table, and put a bar along that wall. "And a neon sign, to point the way, to our bathroom down the hall."
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12 facts about this song
Song Title"I'm Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home" is a humorous and unique song title, reflecting David Frizzell's style of mixing humor with traditional country music.
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ArtistDavid Frizzell, the artist behind this song, is the younger brother of the famous country singer, Lefty Frizzell, contributing to his recognition in the music industry.
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Release DateThe song was released in April 1982, as part of an era when country ballads and songs with storytelling lyrics were popular.
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Song Ranking"I'm Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home" was a huge hit for David Frizzell, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, making it his biggest hit.
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AlbumThe song was part of David Frizzell's album, "The Family's Fine, But This One's All Mine!" which helped solidify his success as a solo artist.
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Co-writerThe song was co-written by David Frizzell and Whitey Shafer, a famous songwriter who also wrote songs for other popular country artists like George Strait and Merle Haggard.
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Unique LyricsThe song tells a tale of a man who's tired of his wife's constant partying, and so he jests that he will hire a wino to redecorate their home in the style of a bar, to bring her partying lifestyle home.
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Song PopularityDue to its catchy tune and relatable lyrics, "I'm Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home" retains popularity with many country music fans, marking it as an enduring classic.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1982.
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TV PerformancesDavid Frizzell performed "I'm Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home" on many TV shows during the 1980s, gaining greater exposure for this hit.
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Cover VersionsThe song's popularity has led other artists to cover it, including country music singers such as Johnny Russell.
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Narrative LyricsThe song is known for its narrative style, which weaves a humorous, yet poignant story about a man's strategy dealing with his wife's drinking problem, a common characteristic in traditional country music.
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