LIFT RING PULL OPEN
(Joe Cooper / John Gallie)


Jim Ed Brown - 1970





There are four words that are printed 
On most every can of beer
Four words that I live by 
Since my baby's gone away from here
I've sampled all the different brands 
>From every brewery
And found one that goes down just right 
And suits my sorrow to a tea

Lift ring, pull open
I's all spelled out for you
Nothing could be more easy
It's something any fool can do
Lift ring, pull open
And have a drink with me
As I try to forget I'm a loser
And drown my misery

Yes, sometimes life seems so useless
Still there are things to look forward to
A little music from a jukebox 
And a cool refreshing brew
A friendly game of poker 
With stakes that aren't too high
Such things will help me pass the time
Until the day I die

Lift ring, pull open
That's all you have to do
Nothing could be more easy
It's something any fool can do
Lift ring, pull open
And tip a can with me
As I try to forget I'm a loser
And escape this misery

Lift ring, pull open
Don't even need a key
I'll just pop the top 
And drink to the last drop 
And drown my misery






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - October 2011)