Story Behind The Song

Rye Whiskey Why evolved out of a riff (the lead into the instrumental break) that I was playing on the guitar. The words Rye Whisky Why just fell into the riff effortlessly. This is one song that I distinctly remember the progression of. After the title, I had to answer the question why?????????? and ?can?t I be saved?? seemed quite appropriate. I sat on that line for some time playing with various words that rhyme with saved??.eventually settling on grave. At this point the concept and feel of the song was carved in stone. Over time the rest of the verses worked themselves out and ultimately became the title track of my debut CD.

Song Description

If aged whiskies are the best, the more times you listen to this one, the better it gets. Rye Whiskey Why is a true honky tonk song about the pitfalls that often times accompany booze. Sensational instrumentation bring to life the story of a man who knows he?s gone too far ? past the point of no return ? and is hopelessly asking for a second chance he knows will never come.

Lyrics

copyright 2004

Rye Whiskey Why

Lyin? here alone, tryin?to find my way

Too much left undone, there?s so much left to say

Rye whiskey why, can?t I be saved

Travelin? down this road, to an early grave



You were there for me, when there was no one

There to comfort me, with the setting sun

Rye whiskey why, have you no shame

As you lead me on, to an early grave



The hands of time, wait not for me

Too late to change, my destiny

Rye whiskey why, not ease my pain

Don?t send me on, to an early grave



Sorrow takes hold, I shed no tears

I?ve bid farewell, to future years

The devil?s hand, led me astray

I?m not the only, one to blame



Carve these few words, upon a stone

To lay by me, forever more

Rye whiskey why, did you tempt me

There?s no tomorrow, for to see

There?s no tomorrow, for to see