Born in this town
But been here and there
The 'road less travel kinda guy
But thought the water stay fast
and, oh so, free
I ain't never seen mouths this dry

Yet the common man will find his fix
Whether morphine or creosole
But there's one sure way
To get'em ossified
You gotta dig up that Liquid Gold


Time's a waistin' friend
Can't spare a minute
Chasin' after that liquid gold
Take a big inhale
o' those st lou' spirits
we'd rather get it than ever get old

You can speak easy chums
It'll be all right
Chasin' after that liquid gold
so take a swig for your courage
and we'll own tonight
we'd rather get it than ever get old


I took roads not taken, met little daisy
and secrets that she hides
But it ain't been easy for dear miss M
since the man tah she loved died
So it's up to us to find entertainment
To keep ourselves brave and bold
And what better way to show our gallantry
than to dig up that Liquid Gold


Time's a waistin' cousin
Can't spare a minute
Chasin' after that liquid gold
Feel the vibes in the air
o' those st lou' spirits
we'd rather get it than ever get old

We can speak easy chums
we'll keep out of sight
Chasin' after that liquid gold
so take a swig for your courage
and we'll own tonight
we'd rather get it than ever get old


Now the extravagance and show of this sordid affair
Will nary spoil the ambiance of the missisipi air
And if thine eyes shall fall and rest on the scene
Than pay no mind friend, merley greasing the machine

I've had run-ins with rumrunners and rubes
But it's never bothered me none just a normal afternoon!
So if you're keen on listening here's an offer I'll propose
Let me work and I'll provide you with a touch of that Gold!


Time's a waistin' friend
Can't spare a minute
Chasin' after that liquid gold
And there's no sweeter smell
than the st lou' spirits
we'd rather get it than ever get old

We're speaking easy friends
we're on a bootlegers flight
Chasin' after that liquid gold
we'll take a swig for our courage
and we'll own tonight
we'd rather get it than ever get old

so take a swig for your courage
and we'll own tonight
we're gonna dig up that Liquid Gold