Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
The song was co-written and recorded by American country music singer Johnny Bush in 1972 and was released on his album Whiskey River. Willie Nelson subsequently recorded the song for his 1973 album Shotgun Willie. A live staple, it traditionally kicks off every show!
[Chorus]
Whiskey River take my mind
Don't let her mem'ry torture me
Whiskey River don't run dry
You're all I've got, take care of me
[Chorus]
Whiskey River take my mind
Don't let her mem'ry torture me
Whiskey River don't run dry
You're all I've got, take care of me
[Bridge]
I'm drowning in a whiskey river
Bathing my mem'ried mind
In the wetness of its soul
Feeling the amber current
Flowin' from my mind
And leaving a heart you left so cold
[Chorus]
Whiskey River take my mind
Don't let her mem'ry torture me
Whiskey River don't run dry
You're all I've got, take care of me
[Instrumental]
1:42 - 2:13
[Bridge]
I'm drowning in a whiskey river
Bathing my mem'ried mind
In the wetness of its soul
Feeling the amber current
Flowin' from my mind
And leaving a heart you left so cold
[Chorus]
Whiskey River take my mind (take my mind)
Don't let her mem'ry torture me
Whiskey River don't run dry
You're all I've got, take care of me
[Instrumental]
3:02 - 3:30
[Outro]
Whiskey River take my mind
Whiskey River take my mind
Whiskey River was written by Paul Stroud & Johnny Bush.
Whiskey River was produced by Arif Mardin.