Story Behind The Song

In 2008, while living in Rome, Georgia, I decided to rekindle my passion for singing, songwriting, and performing country music. After finishing a typical three-hour phone call with my witty and eclectic friend Daniel Runyon, I saw he was calling back and let it go to voicemail. When I checked the message, he shared a song idea with me: "If you're leavin', please leave me the beer." That simple phrase sparked the entire concept. I wrote down the title and spent some time trying to craft the song around that hook. Eventually, I tweaked it to "If You're Leavin' Don't Take the Beer," which felt right. About a month later, during my first trip to Nashville for a songwriting conference with NSAI, I met my good friend CJ Solar. Together, we sat down and finished the song as it stands today.

Song Description

(If You're Leavin) Don't Take the Beer" is a lively and clever country tune that captures the bittersweet moments of a breakup with humor and heart. Mixing traditional country instrumentation with a catchy, sing-along chorus, the song tells a story of love lost but with a lighthearted twist--the beer in the fridge remains the true prize worth fighting for. Its engaging lyrics balance relatable emotions with playful barroom banter, making it perfect for fans of modern outlaw country who appreciate wit alongside genuine feeling. This track brings high energy and a party vibe to the country genre, ideal for radio, licensing, and live performances where audiences want to raise a glass while singing along to a story they know all too well. Let the twangy guitars, steady rhythm, and memorable lyrics make "(If You're Leavin) Don't Take the Beer" a standout addition to any country music collection or country-themed soundtrack.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You can take the TV
You can take the couch
You can take the cell phones
And the keys to the house

But there's just one thing
I need here
If you're leavin'
Don't Take the Beer

[Pre-Chorus 1]
It ain't hard to see
It ain't hard to understand
I came home last night and you were drinking with another man

[Chorus 1]
You might think you're the only one I want
You might think you're the only thing I need
Let me make this perfectly clear
If you're leavin'
Don't Take the Beer

[Verse 2]
You can take the pictures
You can take the bed
You can take your mother
And all the sweet things she said

But there's just one thing
I need here
If you're leavin'
Don't Take the Beer

[Pre-Chorus 2]
It ain't hard to see
It ain't hard to understand
Drinkin my beer was bad enough
But you drank it with my best friend

[Chorus 2]
You might think you're the only one I want
You might think you're the only thing I need
Let me make this perfectly clear
If you're leavin'
Don't Take the Beer

[Bridge]
It ain't hard for me
It ain't hard to understand
You can take everything I own
But my heart lives in these cans........

[Chorus out]
You might think you're the only thing I want
You might think you're the only one I need
Let me make this perfectly clear
If you're leavin'
I said, If you're leavin'
If you're leavin'
Don't you.... take..... my....... Beer