Luke Bryan Drink a Beer (Music Video and Lyrics)

Luke Bryan Drink a Beer

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Enjoy watching the Luke Bryan "Drink a Beer" live performance video and see the song details here...

The Luke Bryan Drink a Beer song was was released in November 2013 as the third single from his fourth studio album, Crash My Party (2013).  This song became his seventh number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in February 2014. This song features background vocals by songwriter Chris Stapleton.  This tune also reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Country songs chart starting January 25, 2014 and stayed on top for five weeks.

Bryan has described “Drink a Beer” as “the coolest sad song ever” and notes he connects with the story after having lost both of his siblings.  The country star lost both his brother, Chris, and his sister, Kelly, under tragic circumstances, making the song’s theme of sudden loss deeply relatable to his own life.   At concerts, Luke often dedicates this song to his lost siblings.  Watch the live performance video and see the song details below.

Luke Bryan Drink a Beer Live Performance Video

Though Luke Bryan did not write “Drink a Beer”, the song aligns closely with his personal experiences. It was written by country music hitmakers Chris Stapleton and Jim Beavers, who crafted the lyrics as a touching tribute to sudden loss. The song describes someone mourning the death of a close friend or family member, coming to terms with the heartbreak by sitting quietly, drinking a beer, and reflecting on their memories.

Luke Bryan Drink a Beer Lyrics

When I got the news today
I didn’t know what to say
So I just hung up the phone
I took a walk to clear my head
This is where the walking lead
Can’t believe you’re really gone
Don’t feel like going home
So I’m gonna sit right here
On the edge of this pier
Then watch the sunset disappear
And drink a beer
Funny how the good ones go
Too soon, but the good Lord knows
The reasons why, I guess
Sometimes the greater plan is kinda hard to understand
Right now it don’t make sense
I can’t make it all make sense
So I’m gonna sit right here
On the edge of this pier
Then watch the sunset disappear
And drink a beer
So long my friend, until we meet again
I’ll remember you
And all the times that we used to
Sit right here on the edge of this pier
And watch the sunset disappear
And drink a beer
Drink a beer
Drink a beer, yeah

Even years after its release, “Drink a Beer” continues to be one of Luke Bryan’s most beloved songs. It showcases a different side of the country star, proving that he can do more than just party anthems—he can also deliver songs that touch the heart. For many fans, the song has become an anthem for remembering lost loved ones, making it one of the most poignant and meaningful songs in modern country music.

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