Old Mountain Dew Songtext
von Bascom Lamar Lunsford

Oh, my first day in court, I wish to report
And witness a story so true
When the state closed its case, a young man raised his face
And began all the facts to review

Yes, they call it that old mountain dew
And those who refuse it are few
While I know I′ve done wrong, their temptation is strong
When they call for that old mountain dew

A preacher drove by in his auto so shy
Said his family was down with the flu
And he thought that I oughta just get him a quart
Of good old mountain dew

Yes, they call it that old mountain dew
Said those who refuse it are few
So I thought that I oughta just get him a quart
Of that good old mountain dew


The doctor who phoned just to see me alone
One night about half a past two
Said he'd close up his mug if I′d fill up his jug
With good old mountain dew

Yes, they call it that old mountain dew
Said those who refuse it are few
So he closed up his mug when I filled up his jug
With good old mountain dew

The conductor said with a nod of his head
"My wife she never knew"
That I take my fun when I'm out on my run
So bring me a quart or two

Of good old mountain dew
For those who refuse it are few
But his wife said to me, "You can bring me three
By the time his train is due"

My attorney began to turn the lid on
The can (That's a fruit jar, you know)
I knew then my case was lost
Said his honor to me, "I′ll set you free
If you will pay the cost"


For they call it that old mountain dew
And those who refuse it are few
But you acted the man when you took that stand
To swear what is so true