WHO DRANK MY BEER (WHILE I WAS IN THE REAR)
(Billy Austin)


Chuck Murphy - 1952
Tommy Duncan - 1952
Dave Batholomew - 1952

Also recorded by: 
Buster Poindexter; Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan.





As recorded by CHUCK MURPHY:

Who drank my beer while I was in the rear
Who drank my beer while I was in the rear
My glass was fall and foamy, now it's deader than Salome
Who drank my beer while I was in the rear

I strolled into this bar room with my pipes as dry as chalk
I bought myself a beer, then I had to take a walk
While I was gone, some no good John has drank up my last dime
I never thought a man could stoop to such a petty crime

Who drank my beer while I was in the rear
Who drank my beer while I was in the rear
Expose that lowdown moocher and I'll dislocate his future
Who drank my beer while I was in the rear

(Instrumental Break)

A beer don't just evaporate or skoot off like a fly
It ain't got legs to walk away, which proves that there's a guy
Among you critters at the bar who's had a beer for free
Be honest, boys, and point that lowdown buzzard out to me

Who drank my beer while I was in the rear
Who drank my beer while I was in the rear
Such cheapness calls for action, I'm demandin' satisfaction
Who drank my beer while I was in the rear

(Instrumental Break)

As far back as my memory goes, I been a friend to man
When one was down, I always tried to lend a helpin' hand
Perhaps some gent with due intent'll do the same for me
Replace my beer, so I'll still trust and love humanity

Who drank my beer while I was in the rear
Who drank my beer while I was in the rear
It's terrible and it's awful, it's not legal, it's unlawful
Who drank my beer while I was in the rear

Hey, old buddy, how about one on the house?


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As recorded by TOMMY DUNCAN:

I walked into this bar room with my pipes as dry as chalk
I bought myself a beer and then I had to take a walk
While I was gone, some no good John has drank up my last dime
I never thought a man could stoop to such a petty crime

Who drank my beer while I was in the rear
Someone took over while I wasn't here
My glass was fall and foamy, now it's deader than Salome
Who drank my beer while I was in the rear

(Instrumental Break)

Don't let me leave this joint with only malice in my heart
If there's a man among you, boys, it's time to act the part
The day is hot, I'm thirsty, and believe me it's no joke
If I don't wet my tonsils soon, I know I'm gonna choke

Who drank my beer while I was in the rear
Someone took over while I wasn't here
Such cheapness calls for action, I'm demanding satisfaction
Who drank my beer while I was in the rear

(Instrumental Break)

As far back as my memory goes, I been a friend to man
When one was down, I always tried to lend a helpin' hand
Perhaps some gent with due intent will do the same for me
Replace my beer and then I'll still trust and love humanity

Who drank my beer while I was in the rear
Someone took over while I wasn't here
It's terrible and it's awful, it's not legal, it's unlawful
Who drank my beer while I was in the rear

Who drank my beer while I was in the rear (I was in the rear)



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - March 2017)