I worked my way up to the bar

The maid was fair and pretty

She handed me a list of beers

From every foreign city

She pointed out her favorite ale

And said her name was Nancy

Then I put my money down

And told her what I fancy

 

My favorite beer is whiskey

Whiskey works for me

I think I’ll pass on that tall glass

My favorite beer is whiskey

 

Hops and roasted grains are fine

For Nature’s fermentation

But I prefer a blend of mash

On further contemplation

 

My favorite beer is whiskey

Whiskey works for me

Ain’t waiting for your Guinness pour

My favorite beer is whiskey

 

When my glass is overturned

And from this life I’m shorn

Bury me down deep below

A field of barleycorn

 

My favorite beer is whiskey

Whiskey works for me

Take away that IPA

My favorite beer is whiskey

 

And when I get to Heaven’s door

To join in song and prayer

If they greet me with a beer

I’ll take a chance elsewhere

 

My favorite beer is whiskey

Whiskey works for me

The Angel’s Share is more than fair

My favorite beer is whiskey

 

Ray Lambiase/vocal, acoustic guitar

Sara Milonovich/fiddle

Dee Harris/banjo

Sten Isachsen/mandolin

Kevin Kelly/bass

John Michel/drums

Kate Corrigan/vocals

Janet Montalbo/vocals

Al Santoriello/vocals

Bill Intemann, Lanny Sichel, Rich Sobocinski/bar patrons