written by Rudy Toombs







One early morning, as I was walking

I met a woman, we started talking

I took her home, to get a few nips

But all I had was a mint julep



I dont remember just how I started

I only know that we should have parted

I stole a kiss, and then another

I didnt mean to take it further

One mint julep was the cause of it all



The lights were burning low, there in the parlor

When through the kitchen door, up popped her father

He said I saw you when you kissed my daughter

Better wed her right now, or face a slaughter!

I didnt know just what I was doing

I had to marry of face ruin



A mint julep, a mint julep

A mint julep, a mint julep

One mint julep was the cause of it all



Now, I dont want to bore you with my troubles

But from now on Ill be thinking double

Im through with flirting and drinking whiskey

I got six extra children from a-getting frisky



A mint julep, a mint julep

A mint julep, a mint julep

One mint julep was the cause of it all