Joe Jackson - What's The Use Of Getting Sober Lyrics
Dv = deep voice, sv = squeaky voiceDv: boy, you listen to your old pappySv: yeah, pappyDv: and stop drinking so muchSv: i'm-i'm ain't been doing so much drinking, pappyDv: shut up, boy! you drink all day and you drink all night and you know, son, that that ain't rightSv: oh pappy, you just give me a chance. i, i can, i . . .Dv: shut up, boy! boy, you're lookin' thin as a twigSv: i know that . . .Dv: look likes your dear old pappy - about to blow your wigSv: oh i'm gonna blow my wig, pappyWhat's the use of getting soberWhen you're gonna get drunk againOh sam done something fineWhen he bought that good whiskey, beer and wineI love my whiskey and i love my ginEvery time you see me i'm in my sinSo what's the use of getting soberWhen you're gonna get drunk againDv:I went out last night about half past oneThought i'd whoop it up a little and have some funI got me a half pint about half past twoMmm, mmm, the way i was feeling you know what i wanna doGot me a pint about half past fourFelt so good, went out and got me some moreGot me a quart about half past fiveBoy, that was so nice didn't know if i was dead or aliveSo what's the use of getting sober if you're gonna get drunk againOh sam done something fineWhen he bought that good whiskey, beer and wineI love my whiskey and i love my ginEvery time you see me i'm in my sinSo what's the use of getting soberWhen you're gonna get drunk againWell i've been thinkingBut i keep drinkingI guess i'm 'bout lose my mind