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Drunken Hearted Boy

This version of Drunken Hearted Boy was released by The Allman Brothers Band in 1971.

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Well, yes, people I am a poor, drunken hearted boy.
Well, yeah, people I am a poor, drunken hearted boy.
I have a whole ocean of trouble,
And just a little, half pint of joy.

I drink because I’m worried, I don’t drink because I’m dry.
I know if I keep on drinkin, I’m liable to drink away my life.
But that’s alright.

Baby, bring me another half-a-pint,
I’m trying to drown these blues, yes I am.
People if you had my trouble,
Baby, I know you’d be drinkin too.

Alright.
Baby, bring me some Old Grandad’s 100 proof.
Don’t play like that man, you’ll make me thirsty.
Oh, Lord.

Baby, if I keep on drinkin, I know I can’t last too long.
Woman, if I keep on drinkin, people ya know I can’t last too long.
That’s alright, cause when I’m dead and buried,
Please think about me when you hear this song.

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The lyrics to Drunken Hearted Boy are the words, verses and chorus for the song released by The Allman Brothers Band in 1971. Elements of the lyrics to Drunken Hearted Boy are both direct in meaning and also metaphorical with the real meanings of the song only known by The Allman Brothers Band and any collaborating writers working on the lyrics for Drunken Hearted Boy back when it was created.

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