Uncle Sam has taken our liquor away from us
When we try to make moonshine, he kicks up a awful fuss
We're all afraid of ginger, but we'll drink bay rum or bust

I got the bay rum blues
When I'm down, no one to thank
For giving me a dime so I can drink
No use tryin', for I can't lose
In my long, tall, slim-necked bay rum blues
Bay rum, bay rum blues

Some call it bay rum, some may call it [?]
Some drink it by the gallon, some drink it by the quart
When I get me a bottle, I foam at the mouth like a hog

I got the bay rum blues
Some folks use it for a tonic
Take it from me, it's best for your tummy
No usе tryin', for I can't lose
In my long, tall, slim-necked bay rum bluеs
Bay rum, bay rum blues

Some drink it when they want to, some drink it when they can
It's the very best elixir ever been drunk by man
Get you a long slim-necked bottle and you'll never be sober again
I got the bay rum blues
No use tryin' to stop us anymore
You better look out, mister ten-cent store
No use tryin', for I can't lose
In my long, tall, slim-necked bay rum blues
Bay rum, bay rum blues
Bay rum, bay rum blues