THE OLD HOME BREW
As sung by The Dixon Brothers on Bluebird 7802, 1937.

1. America, we're glad, although you made us sad
For many many a long and weary year.
With your war against the rum, we all got on the bum,
But we're thankful that you gave us back the beer.

CHORUS: What are we going to do with that old home brew?
We do not need it since we have the beer.
We do not want the brew, although we know it's true,
When day was dark it was to us so dear.

2. America, you see, prohibition could not be.
You made your law against the rock and rye.
Your law was on the line, but all the stills you could not find.
The boys were drowning wet when you were dry.

3. America, you're sweet; you gave us all a treat.
We're glad we're living in your happy land.
We're drinking to your health; may your future all be wealth
With a glass of foaming beer in either hand.


[The New Lost City Ramblers also recorded this. Their recording is on "American Moonshine and Prohibition Songs."]