(Verse 1) Down by the barn, where the sun sets low, I found ole Bessy, moving slow. With a wobble in her step and a twinkle in her eye, She’d sneak some of Daddy’s moonshine, oh my. (Verse 2) It was a summer night, the fireflies danced, We laughed ’til we cried, giving life a chance. Bessy tipped her head back, let out a moo, I swear she was grinning like she already knew. (Chorus) Drunk ole Bessy, you’re a wild, sweet ride, You carry our joy like a river wide. With every stumble, you make me feel free, A reminder of laughter, just you and me. (Verse 3) Remember that July, under the apple tree We had a picnic feast, just you, Bessy, and me. Granny’s fried chicken, sweet tea on ice, Bessy stole a biscuit, thought it looked nice. (Verse 4) Then one stormy night, the clouds rolled in, Bessy got scared, she was drinking again. The wind howled loud, and the barn door creaked, I held her tight, as she shivered and peeked. (Chorus) Drunk ole Bessy, you’re a wild, sweet ride, You carry our joy like a river wide. With every stumble, you make me feel free, A reminder of laughter, just you and me. (Bridge) Now time moves on, at least you still don't change, But I still hear your laugh, it’ll never feel strange. With the echo of memories, good ole drunk bessy drinking again Waking up another morning hungover mooing in pain (Verse 5) Last summer’s dusk, I sat by the gate, Bessy in my heart, it was fate. With the scent of the hay and the crickets’ sweet song, I raised a toast to you, though you’ve been gone long. (Chorus) Drunk ole Bessy, you’re a wild, sweet ride, You carry our joy like a river wide. With every stumble, you make me feel free, A reminder of laughter, just you and me. (Outro) So here’s to the nights when we danced in the rain, To the memories made, and the little bit of pain. Drunk ole Bessy, forever you’ll stay, In the heart of this country, come what may.
