Why Don't We Get Drunk

Jimmy Buffett

About Why Don't We Get Drunk

"Why Don't We Get Drunk" is a novelty song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was a B-side to "The Great Filling Station Holdup", the first single from his 1973 album A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean. The song is a fan favorite and, up until the 2007 Bama Breeze tour, was almost always performed at Buffett's live concerts. Buffett wrote the song under the pseudonym Marvin Gardens, derived from a property on the original Atlantic City version of the Monopoly game board.  


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2003
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I really do appreciate the fact you're sittin' here 
Your voice sounds so wonderful 
But yer face don't look too clear 
So bar maid bring a pitcher, another round o' brew 
Honey, why don't we get drunk and screw 

[Chorus]
Why don't we get drunk and screw 
I just bought a water bed, it's filled up for me and you 
They say you are a snuff queen 
Honey I don't think that's true 
So, why don't we get drunk and screw 
 
[Chorus]
Why don't we get drunk and screw 
I just bought a waterbed it's filled up for me and you 
They say you are a snuff queen 
Honey I don't think that's true 
So why don't we get drunk and screw 
Yeah, now baby I say, (Lord!) 
Why don't we get drunk and screw

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Jimmy Buffett

James William "Jimmy" Buffett (born December 25, 1946) is an American singer–songwriter, author, and businessman. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett has recorded hit songs including "Margaritaville" (ranked 234th on the Recording Industry Association of America's list of "Songs of the Century") and "Come Monday". He has a devoted base of fans known as "Parrotheads". more »

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Written by: Jimmy Buffett

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Why Don't We Get Drunk and Screw" is a song by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was released as a B-side (with "The Great Filling Station Holdup" as the A-side) in 1973.
Album Inclusion
Due to its popularity, despite its B-side status, it eventually appear on the album "A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean" which was Jimmy Buffett's third studio album.
Song Title
Its title, which is both humorous and suggestive, was perceived controversial at the time of its release, leading to limited airplay on radio stations.
Song Purpose
Buffett reportedly wrote the song as a parody of standard country love songs. He often introduces it in concerts by saying, "Here's a song I wrote for all the wrong reasons."
Iconic Phrase
The phrase "Why Don't We Get Drunk and Screw" became one of Buffett's most famous lines and is often referenced in other media.
Song Recognition
This song, while not released as a single, has been recognized as one of Buffett's greatest hits and has been included in his greatest hits collection "Songs You Know By Heart."
Concerts
At live concerts, the song is often altered to "Why Don't We Get Lunch at School", due to the large number of younger fans at Buffett's concerts.
Song Theme
The song has a very laid back and relaxing theme with lyrics advocating a carefree, hedonistic lifestyle, similar to much of Buffett's work.
Popularity
According to concert setlist aggregator website setlist.fm, it's one of the top 5 most performed songs by Jimmy Buffett in his concerts.
Authorship
Although it was often criticized for its bawdy language and theme, Buffett defended the song by stating that he wrote it in one night and that it was meant to be a joke. Nonetheless, it remains one of his most popular and lasting songs.

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