I Like Girls That Drink Beer – Toby Keith

Introduction:

“I Like Girls That Drink Beer” by Toby Keith was released in July 2012 as the lead single from his sixteenth studio album Hope on the Rocks. Co-written by Keith and long-time collaborator Bobby Pinson, the song showcases his signature country sound, blending traditional honky-tonk themes with humor and relatability. It is a fun, straightforward anthem that embraces the simple pleasures of life and celebrates a down-to-earth type of woman. The track stood out as a summer hit, with a catchy chorus and a theme that resonated with Keith’s core audience.

The song’s playful title might have led some to expect a shallow tune, but it received praise for its clever, strong songwriting and genuine country sound. Critics appreciated that it avoided the typical clichés of modern country radio, offering instead an enjoyable song that fit perfectly in a rowdy bar setting​. Though it didn’t become a major chart-topping hit, “I Like Girls That Drink Beer” remains a memorable part of Keith’s catalog, showcasing his ability to balance humor with authenticity in his music. The song also marked another collaboration between Keith and Pinson, a pairing that has often yielded successful results throughout Keith’s career.

The single was released ahead of the album, helping build anticipation for Hope on the Rocks, which later debuted in October 2012.

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Lyrics:

“I Like Girls That Drink Beer”

Bye bye baby I’m leaving
You can keep your mansion and your money
Your boat and your Benz and your uptown friends
And your country club that ain’t really country
I need a little down home lovin’
And a man ain’t gonna get it up here
Yeah I’ll find what I want in a honky tonk
I like girls that drink beerYou bought me a black tie suit and I ain’t wearin’ it
Can’t be seen in that thing in my Lariat
Ain’t goin’ down to the ball in your chariot
This high rise life just ain’t for me

Bye bye baby I’m leaving
Now you can keep your mansion and your money
Your boat and your Benz and your uptown friends
And your country club that ain’t really country
I need a little down home lovin’
And a man ain’t gonna get it up here
Hey I’ll find what I want in a honky tonk
I like girls that drink beer

There’s a two lane black top road and I’m a-hittin’ it
Skynard back son, let her fly just a-gettin’ it
Find me a little hot spot and just sit in it
Give me a mug of that ice cold brew
Get me a girl that’s got one too

Bye bye baby I’m leaving
You can keep your mansion and your money
Your boat and your Benz and your uptown friends
And your country club that ain’t really country
I need a little down home lovin’
And a man ain’t gonna get it up here
Hey I’ll find what I want in a honky tonk
I like girls that drink beer

Hey I need a little down home lovin’
And a man ain’t gonna get it up here
Hey I’ll find what I want in a honky tonk
I like girls that drink beer
Yeah I’ll find what I want in a honky tonk
I like girls that drink beer