The Willie Nelson Whiskey River song was not a Willie original, however it became one of his signature songs. “Whiskey River” is a song originally co-written and recorded by Johnny Bush and was released in 1972. Willie Nelson first recorded “Whiskey River” for his “Shotgun Willie” album in 1973. This song was made famous by Willie Nelson and reached #12 on the Billboard Country chart. Check out the music videos for “Whiskey River”, a live performance version, and see the written lyrics below:
Willie Nelson Whiskey River Video
Watch a live performance of Whiskey River:
Willie Nelson Whiskey River (Live from Austin City Limits in 1981)
Whiskey River Lyrics:
Whiskey River, take my mind
Don’t let her memory torture me
Whiskey River, don’t run dry
You’re all I got, take care of me
Whiskey River, take my mind
Don’t let her memory torture me
Whiskey River, don’t run dry
You’re all I got, take care of me
I’m drowning in a Whiskey River
Bathin’ my memory’s mind in the wetness of its soul
Feeling the amber current flowing from my mind
To a warm and empty heart you left so cold
Whiskey River, take my mind (whiskey river take my mind)
Don’t let her memory torture me (don’t let her memory torture me)
Whiskey River, don’t run dry
You’re all I got, take care of me
Oh
Whiskey River, take my mind
Don’t let her memory torture me
Whiskey River, don’t run dry
You’re all I got, take care of me
Whiskey River, take my mind
Don’t let her memory torture me
Whiskey River, don’t run dry
You’re all I got, take care of me
Oh
Whiskey River, take my mind
Don’t let her memory torture me
Whiskey River, don’t run dry
You’re all I got, take care of me
Whiskey River, take my mind
Don’t let her memory torture me
Whiskey River, don’t run dry
You’re all I got, take care of me
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