From the recording Never Tire, Never Stop
Music & Lyrics - Matt Allen Rhythm Train Songs SOCAN
Lyrics
Cookin’ Bar-B-Cue Matt Allen
V1
My idea
of a good time,
not sittin’ in a barroom drinkin’ beer or wine
I won’t plead the Fifth Amendment - I’ll tell you the secret of my contentment
I’m happy as a hog
cookin’ barbecue
V2
I’m up at dawn,
coffee in the pot
get that fire burnin’, not too hot
slathered and rubbed with spices and love, chicken and ribs from heaven above
a beautiful day
for cookin’ barbecue
Bridge/Chorus
Well, pepper and salt and garlic and onion will do
some paprika, maybe some sugar too
chili power or cayenne would be nice
just remember you should mix it twice
V3
Any weather’s fine,
I’ll always risk it
when the price is low, I’ll get me a brisket
the woodpile’s tall and ready to burn - patience is a virtue that you’ve gotta learn
you gotta wait for perfection
cookin’ barbecue
Solo
Bridge/Chorus
Well, pepper and salt and garlic and onion will do
some paprika, maybe some sugar too
chili power or cayenne would be nice
just remember you should mix it twice
V4a
I’ll never tire
I’ll never stop
adding logs and splashing on some mop
now I’ve got a great big grin- pork grease drippin’ off my chin
that’s what you get
cookin’ barbecue
V4b
Finish it off with a kiss of sauce – around this pit, I’m the boss
spend the rest of my life
cookin’ barbecue
spend the rest of my life
cookin’ barbecue