Story Behind The Song
This was the first song the band ever wrote. Originally an uptempo rockabilly song, when Emchy and Boylamayka started playing it together, Emchy (as usual) suggested trying it in a minor chord and the band found it's uniquely delicious dirgey groove.
Song Description
A simple drinking song about how simply beer alone isn't enough to chase away the blues. For that task, you need Rhubarb Whiskey.
| Song Length |
3:46 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Blues - Rural |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Cool, Poignant |
Subject |
Alchohol, Beer, Wine, Numbness |
| Similar Artists |
Johnny Cash, Neko Case |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Keep drinking Drown your sorrows
There's nuthin' better than a good ol' double o' rye
Yeah, keep drinkin'
It cures what ales ya, but ale ain't enough to keep the thoughts from troublin'
Keep drinkin'
Drown them sorrows away
Rhubarb Whiskey
Ain't it a gas
Always with ya', in a silver flask
Rhubarb Whiskey
It's the demon yeah it ain't no angel but it helps the healin'
Yeah whiskey
Drown them sorrows away