What’s the Use of Gettin’ Sober (When You’re Gonna Get Drunk Again)?

Boy, you oughta listen to your old Pappy
(Y-yes, Pappy)
And stop drinking so much
(Well I-I ain't doing so much drinking-)
Shut up boy
You drink all day and you drink all night
And son you know that that ain't right
(Oh well Pappy, you just give me a chance, I can-)
Shut up, boy
Boy, you're lookin' thin as a twig
(I know that)
Look like your dear old Pappy, you're 'bout to blow your wig
(I ain't gonna blow my wig, Pappy)

What's the use of getting sober
When you're gonna get drunk again

Ol' Sam done something fine
When he brought back good whiskey, beer and wine
I love my whiskey and I love my gin
Every time you see me I'm in my sin

What's the use of getting sober
When you're gonna get drunk again

I went out last night 'bout half past one
I thought I'd hoop it up a little bit, y'know, and have a little fun
I got me a half a pint, 'bout half past two
Mmm-mmm-mmm
The way I was feeling, you know what I wanted to do

I got me a pint, 'bout half past four
Felt so good 'til I went out and got me some more
I got me a quart 'bout half past five
Mmm-mmm-mmm
Boy, that was so nice I didn't know whether I was dead or alive

So what's the use of getting sober
When you're gonna get drunk again

I've been thinkin'
But I keep drinkin'
I guess I'm 'bout to lose my mind