McCoy, Neal - If I Was A Drinkin' Man Lyrics






If I was a drinkin' man like I used to be
I'd get myself a bottle and you'd be history
You made me a thinkin' man when you walked out
If I was a drinkin' man, I wouldn't need you now

I've learned to live without you, one day at a time
Even though you're always on my mind
There's a bar around the corner if I wanted to forget
But I ain't givin' up on our love yet

If I was a drinkin' man like I used to be
I'd get myself a bottle and you'd be history
You made me a thinkin' man when you walked out
If I was a drinkin' man, I wouldn't need you now

Knowin' me like you do the kind of fool I've been
You probably think I'm three sheets to the wind
I wish that I could tell you that I'm feelin' no pain
Oh you should see how much I've changed

If I was a drinkin' man like I used to be
I'd get myself a bottle and you'd be history
You made me a thinkin' man when you walked out
If I was a drinkin' man I wouldn't need you now
If I was a drinkin' man I wouldn't need you now





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  1. A.... M....

    This song is country music at its best

    A.... M....

    Andrew Mell I was Neal’s partner in the Wine business, he doesn’t even drink.

  2. R.... S....

    Shayna Baszler If I Was A Drinkin' Man I Wouldn't Need You Now

  3. C.... S....

    I love you Neal McCoy

  4. M.... P....

    I was 10 when this song hit the airwaves and record store shelves. It took me until 2019 to fully comprehend this song.

  5. w.... ....

    A very underrated performer.

  6. J.... A....

    Hes playing in Piqua Ohio tonight. Hope he sings this

  7. B.... P....

    People good or great country music never dies.

  8. H.... w....

    This is one of the best drinking songs and with tears if I was getting drunk this would be the song

  9. D.... G....

    If you ain't crying in your beer it ain't country. Thanks Neal.

  10. h.... w....

    I am glad I didn't drink everyday and night thank God I have a awesome husband to help me get through stuff

  11. B.... H....

    His best song. Real country

  12. J.... D....

    Neal McCoy where have you been Bud?I haven't heard that song in years.

    J.... D....

    He probably doesn't have a label anymore. So many of the good artists no longer have a label and that is so sad!

  13. S.... ....

    Wow! This song blows me away. Kudos to the writers...course Byron Hill is one of my all time favorite songwriters and he knows that's a fact!!! And Neal sings it just right! Only other person I can imagine singing it is the late great songwriter Wayne Carson, who had a fantastic & under appreciated singing voice, plus it speaks of his life and his lifetime of drinking songs...Love hearing a good slow dancing song and this is IT!!! bl

  14. B.... P....

    Well I'm not going to leave a comment because ,every word in this song says what I was going to say . I know y'all understand what I mean by that.

  15. C.... G....

    This song really hit the spot...

  16. S.... M....

    I used to sing this song to my ole lady when I was drinking, truth is I never needed her more when I was drunk. It took me a few years but I got her back

  17. F.... L....

    Thank god for my wife ,Krystal.

  18. F.... L....

    Classic

  19. D.... W....

    Born Hubert Neal McGaughey.

    D.... W....

    That 's quite a name.

  20. t.... s....

    Me and my sons I miss them both so much

  21. l.... i....

    It took me to walk out and i am glad i did

  22. C.... Y....

    I'm a drinking girl right a song got lots of sad stories but trying to make happy times live in the NOW that's what matters and don't take life for granted because you never no when someone is gone

  23. B.... M....

    Just heard this for the first time ever and it brought tears to my eyes because I was a drinking man before the best man in my life help fix me and made me a better man. A man who could love and care for another!

  24. L.... S....

    Ditto ! Love it ! Woman tho..

  25. C.... J....

    You a beast Mccoy Thats as good as it gets.Bad Ass song.Hell Yeah! Coming from a rock star

  26. A.... T....

    Bar song..

  27. S.... N....

    I miss Neil McCoy on country radio. Truly an original!!

  28. J.... S....

    Just love Neal

  29. L.... G....

    this goes back years for me....

    L.... G....

    It's been years for my self also my friend. But good country never dies.

    L.... G....

    Same here it reminds me of my husband that went to Heaven 4 years ago at the young age of 47 he loved this song reminds me of him and good times. Will see him again one day, he gave me 13 years and 2 beautiful daughters and he was a great grandfather he loved his grandkids he got to see then. One of the hardest things to do is when you can't do anything to bring them back. Hold them in your heart and memories, freak accidents occur and it doesn't seem fair when it hits that close to home.

    L.... G....

    I just want a chance to love a good women

    L.... G....

    @Ron Tny Your chance will come I'm sure. I do believe that everyone out there has a soulmate and a lifetime partner which is there best friend. It takes alot of work it should be 50/50 in my opinion and you work with one another through the good times and bad and you will be able to feel it in your heart when that person is right for you. Nobody in this world, none of us are perfect and any relationship, I don't care who you are or how much you love one another but every relationship has it's ups and downs and if you love someone you will stand by there side because true love and real friendships are the hardest thing to come by today. So if you find the love of your life don't let them go because some people think the grass is greener on the other side and they find out all to well that it isn't sometimes. It really all depends on the person and so forth I'm sure you already know all that. I have always asked God to send me the right man or do whatever his will maybe because God is the only man I trust with my life because he will never leave or forsake you. Good luck my friend and may God Bless !!

  30. L.... G....

    if I could go back in time (like 20+ yrs) I woulda just rolled with it.....AND.....I'd prolly be in a lot better place than I am right now!!!!! #ILYLKMF&A

  31. M.... W....

    Saturday February 25th 1995
    I heard that song from Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac Michigan

  32. M.... W....

    Pontiac Silverdome Maximum Drive

  33. K.... ....

    If i was a heroin man, like i used to be. Id get myself a syringe and you'd be history

  34. H.... ....

    This is some good stuff here... I have seen Neal many times at Hodag in northern WI. Always a great show.

  35. H.... ....

    this is one of the great country songs that has to do with real country not jackasses with sleeveless shirts telling me over and over how country they are

    H.... ....

    Amen brother

    H.... ....

    I know you posted this 2 years ago
    This is a great Ol COUNTRY I agree

    H.... ....

    U damn straight my friend. 👍I don't know u but I'm proud to call u my friend. Awesome comment.

  36. A.... J....

    Truly one of my favorites! (both)

    A.... J....

    My deceased ex husband's one of his favorite songs it's still hard to listen to he's been gone 4 years now passed at the young age of 47 and we were divorced but still friends

  37. s.... m....

    Thanks very much Nicholas but my daughter found it & told me. The name of the song I was looking for is "If I Build You A Fire", by Neal Mccoy. It's simply beautiful & so is the video of it. Thanks again.

  38. s.... m....

    Help,anyone? I've been trying to find a song of Neil McCoy's he had back in the late 80's I believe is when. the Video showed him out by a campfire in particular singing a beautiful song (love song) best I remember, but I can't remember the name of it. I've searched thru his albums even, & still haven't found it. Does any one out there know the name of the song? I just love it & seems it was taken out from the videos on T.V.back then or maybe early 90's. I'll be checking back in case anyone can help me out here. thank you very much all, God bless.

    s.... m....

    @starr meador The Only On I Can Remember Is Colon Ray - One Boy One Girl

    s.... m....

    Get on Facebook and ask him. He goes live a couple of times a day... if you ask he'll probably answer

    s.... m....

    Was it "No doubt about it "?

  39. J.... J....

    love this!!!!..real country!!!!!!!

  40. j.... ....

    I've listened to this so many times in the past due to so many heartbreaks. One of the great country songs, back when country was really country....