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Take Me a Drink of Whiskey

from John Henry Original (1940)

Take Me a Drink of Whiskey is a song from John Henry. Sing Take Me a Drink of Whiskey alongside real Broadway performers at Sing with the Stars in New York City.

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Credits

Composed by
Roark Bradford
Lyrics by
Roark Bradford
Position
Act 2, Song 6 of 15

Characters

Characters who perform this song:

Man Named Sam

from John Henry

Ruby

from John Henry

From the show

Take Me a Drink of Whiskey appears in John Henry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Take Me a Drink of Whiskey?
Take Me a Drink of Whiskey is a Broadway song from John Henry.
What show is Take Me a Drink of Whiskey from?
Take Me a Drink of Whiskey is from John Henry, a Broadway play.
Who wrote Take Me a Drink of Whiskey?
Take Me a Drink of Whiskey was composed by Roark Bradford with lyrics by Roark Bradford.
Can I sing Take Me a Drink of Whiskey at Sing with the Stars?
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