If I Was A Drinkin' Man

Neal McCoy

About If I Was A Drinkin' Man

"If I Was a Drinkin' Man" is a song written by Byron Hill and J. B. Rudd, and recorded by American country music artist Neal McCoy. It was released in August 1995 as the third single from the album You Gotta Love That. The song reached #16 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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1995
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If I was a drinkin' man like I used to be
I'd get myself a bottle and you'd be history
You made me a thinkin' man when you walked out
If I was a drinkin' man, I wouldn't need you now

I've learned to live without you, one day at a time
Even though you're always on my mind
There's a bar around the corner if I wanted to forget
But I ain't givin' up on our love yet

If I was a drinkin' man like I used to be 
I'd get myself abottle and you'd be history
You made me a thinkin' man when you walked out
If I was a drinkin' man, I wouldn't need you now

Knowin' me like you do the kind of fool I've been
You probably think I'm three sheets to the wind
I wish that I could tell you that I'm feelin' no pain
Oh you should see how much I've changed

If I was a drinkin' man like I used to be
I'd get myself a bottle and you'd be history
You made me a thinkin' man when you walked out
If I was a drinkin' man I wouldn't need you now
If I was a drinkin' man I wouldn't need you now

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Neal McCoy

Hubert Neal McGaughey, Jr. (born July 30, 1958) is an American country music singer of mixed Irish and Filipino descent. Known professionally as Neal McCoy, he has released ten studio albums on various labels, and has released 34 singles to country radio. Although he first charted on Billboard Hot Country Songs in 1988, he did not reach Top 40 for the first time until 1992's "Where Forever Begins", which peaked at number 40. McCoy broke through a year later with the back-to-back number 1 singles "No Doubt About It" and "Wink" from his platinum-certified album No Doubt About It. Although he has not topped the country charts since, his commercial success continued into the late 1990s with two more platinum albums and a gold album, as well as six more Top Ten hi… more »

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Written by: BYRON HILL, J.B. RUDD

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7 facts about this song

Song Release and Performance
"If I Was a Drinkin' Man" was released by Neal McCoy in 1994 as part of his "No Doubt About It" album. - It is the third single from this album.
Chart Performance
The song was a hit and managed to reach the top 20 in both the United States and Canada's country charts. - In the United States, it peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks.
Songwriters
This track was written by two noted songwriters, namely, Buddy Cannon and Jerry Laseter. - Buddy Cannon is a prolific writer and producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in country music.
Song Theme
The song revolves around the theme of remorse and reflects on consequences of past actions.
Neal McCoy's Career
Neal McCoy's career took a major turn for the better in the mid-1990s, and "If I Was a Drinkin' Man" played a substantial role in his rise to stardom. - It contributed to McCoy's recognition as an established country artist and helped propel his career in the country music industry.
Music Video
The music video for "If I Was a Drinkin' Man" features McCoy performing the song, with dramatic sequences reflecting the lyrics.
Later Performances
Even decades after its release, this song remains a staple in McCoy's live performances, illustrating its enduring popularity among fans.

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