I Think You Oughta Try Whiskey

Lyrics

[Chorus: Corb Lund & Jaida Dreyer] Well, I think you oughta try whiskey, babe Well, I think you oughta try gin Well, gin sounds kinda risky, babe Whiskey makes me cringe Yeah, but whiskey makes you frisky, babe Oh, much to my chagrin Well, I think you oughta try whiskey, babe Well, I think you oughta try gin [Verse 1: Corb Lund & Jaida Dreyer] Whiskey makes me feel as though I'm smart and tough and tall It makes me think of things I never thought about at all (That's true) And I don't know why anyone wouldn't wanna at least try A drop of corn or rye or wheat or barley 'fore they die [Verse 2: Jaida Dreyer & Corb Lund] Whiskey makes you do things that perhaps you mightn't oughta It's a demon every drink and there's a fight in every bottle Whiskey makes you act as though the whole world owes you somethin' (Well, it does) And I love you, but when you're that high, you ain't all that, dumplin', mm-mm [Chorus: Corb Lund & Jaida Dreyer] Well, I think you oughta try whiskey, babe Well, I think you oughta try gin Well, gin sounds kinda risky, babe Oh, and whiskey makes me cringe Yeah, but whiskey makes you frisky, babe Oh, much to my chagrin Well, I think you oughta try whiskey, babe Well, I think you oughta try gin [Verse 3: Jaida Dreyer & Corb Lund] Gin seems so sophisticated, classy, crisp and clean (Mhm) Hints of piney juniper, of England and the Queen It makes me feel so ladylike and it gives me what I need And Lord knows with how we're living, I'll take any help I see [Verse 4: Corb Lund & Jaida Dreyer] Well, when you're drinking gin, you put your nose up in the air (Is that right?) You strut around the room and act like I'm not even there (Most times you're not) You slur your words and paw at every rich man through the door If I want a taste that bitter, I'll go find a two-by-four [Chorus: Corb Lund & Jaida Dreyer] Well, I think you oughta try whiskey, babe Well, I think you oughta try gin Well, gin sounds kinda risky, babe Well, whiskey makes me cringe Yeah, but whiskey makes you frisky, babe Oh, much to my chagrin Well, I think you oughta try whiskey, babe Well, I think you oughta try gin I think you oughta try whiskey, babe I think you oughta try gin [Chorus: Corb Lund & Jaida Dreyer] Maybe I have Liar