Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye

The Charlie Daniels Band

About Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye

"Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye" is a song written by Charlie Daniels and performed by the Charlie Daniels Band. It was released in March 1986 as the third and final single from their album Me and the Boys. The song reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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[Chorus]
Sitting on a bar stool
Acting like a dern fool
That's what I'm a doin' today
I'm sittin' here drinkin'
Tryin' to keep a thinking I'm crusin' my troubles away
Well now I couldn't make her stay
Well dog gone her anyway
She can't say that I didn't try-hi-hi
Poor me another one I'm finished with the other one
I'm drinkin' my baby goodbye

Every time we disagree she was always asking me
Are you a man or a mouse?
Now that she's gone she probably thinks that I'm home just a moping around the house
She probably thinks that she's the one thing I just couldn't get along without
Well wouldn't this surprise her
I gotta sympathize her as long as these bottles hold out

Well I'm a 
[Chorus]

Every time I tried to sit down and talk with her it always ended up in a fuss
I tried to reason with her right up till the time that she got on that Grayhound bus
It'd be better if I just forget if 'cause she sure forgot about me
And if it takes all night I'm gonna do it right
I'm gonna sit here till I can't see

Well I'm a 
[Chorus]

Well I'm a 
[Chorus]

I said to pour me another one I'm finished with the other one.
I'm drinking my baby goodbye
I said to pour me another one I'm finished with the other one.
I'm drinking my baby goodbye

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The Charlie Daniels Band

Charles Edward Daniels (October 28, 1936 – July 6, 2020) was an American singer, musician, and songwriter. His music fused rock, country, blues and jazz, pioneering Southern rock. He was best known for his number-one country hit "The Devil Went Down to Georgia". Much of his output, including all but one of his eight Billboard Hot 100 charting singles, was credited to the Charlie Daniels Band. Daniels was active as a singer and musician from the 1950s until his death. He was inducted into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame in 2002, the Grand Ole Opry in 2008, the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009, and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016. more »

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Written by: CHARLIE DANIELS

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye" was released by American country singer Charlie Daniels as part of "The Charlie Daniels Band" in February 1986. It was the first single from their album "Me and the Boys."
Chart Performance
The song reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, making it one of the band's many top ten hits.
Lyric Theme
The song's lyrics tell a story of a man drinking at a bar in an attempt to forget about his girlfriend who recently left him.
Music Videography
The music video of the song features the iconic cowpunk band "Jason & The Scorchers" as the bar's band, giving an interesting twist to the song.
Musical Style
"Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye" is known for its blend of country, rock and blues elements. It has been noted for its infectious energy, made possible by the band's trademark fiddle and guitar solos.
Songwriter
The song was written by Charlie Daniels himself.
Pop Culture Presence
The song's popularity extended beyond the charts as it was later featured in the 2012 video game titled "Sleeping Dogs".
Frequent Encore Material
"Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye" frequently became encore material during live performances of "The Charlie Daniels Band" due to its high energy and popularity.
Influence
Despite its rather melancholic theme, listeners highly enjoyed the song's upbeat tempo and danceable rhythm, influencing the directions of other country-rock songs in the years to follow.
Legacy
Even after many years of its release, "Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye" remains one of the most recognized songs by "The Charlie Daniels Band". It cemented Daniels' position as an influential artist in both the country and rock genres.
Cover Versions
The song's popularity has led several artists to create their own renditions of "Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye". An example is country music artist John Anderson who covered it for his 2007 album "Easy Money".

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