Rye Whiskey makes the band sound better

Makes your baby cuter, makes itself taste sweeter, oh, boy

Rye whiskey makes your heart beat louder

Makes your voice seem softer, makes the back room hotter, oh, but



Rye thoughts aren't good thoughts, boys

Have I ever told you about the time I



Rye whiskey wraps your troubles up into a bright blue package

Ties a bow around it, oh, boy

Just throw it on the pile in the corner

See, you're not alone in not being alone tonight, but



Rye love isn't good love, boys

Have I ever told you about the time I



I used to wake up bright and early

Got my work done quickly, held my baby tightly, oh, boy

Rye whiskey makes the sun set faster

Makes the spirit more willing but the body weaker because



Rye sleep isn't good sleep, boys

Have I ever told you about the time I



Took it and took her for granted?

How I took it and took her for granted?

So let's take some and take them all for granted



Oh, boy