Song Description

Two gals decide to start moonshining with some humorous consequences. Uptempo feel good country with a bluegrass feel.

Lyrics

Martha and Mabel settin' round the table late one night
They was sippin' bourbon, finding it disturbin' didn't have no bite
Martha said- "What we all need is some good old-fashioned brew.
Let's make us some moonshine
and give it a name like a fancy wine
Call it Chateau Martha Vintage '79."

Mabel left the table, headed for the stable to git some grain
Martha gathered berries, parts off the Chevy and plugged up the drain.
Right there in the bathtub folks what come out was no surprise
140 proof moonshine
that could clear your sinuses and mend your spine
Chateau Martha Vintage '79.

[Chorus]
When word got around
Folks was even comin' from out of town

Soon came the G-men, T-men and C-men into town
Investigatin' and interrogatin' everyone they found
I saw one in the barnyard questioning Mrs. Murphy's pig. She said
{Following part is spoken... need to speak quickly to fit in correctly}
"You have the right to remain silent during questioning and anything you say may be used against you regarding
{Singing resumes}
Chateau Martha Vintage '79."

[Chorus]
Then Martha rolled into town
And got them revenuers to drink some down.

Two days later they recuperated and all agreed
That her shine was certainly the finest what they'd ever see'd
They told Mabel put a warning on the label in accordance with the FDA:
{Next line spoken} And it read
{Singing resumes}
"Be careful when you imbibe not to get it on your skin or in your eyes"
Chateau Martha Vintage seventy...
Chateau Martha Vintage seventy...
Chateau Martha Vintage seventy-nine