Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville (Lyrics)

Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville" from 1977 (recorded in 1976) with lyrics.
Lyrics:
Nibbling on sponge cake, watching the sun bake
All of those tourists covered with oil
Strumming my six string, on my front porch swing
Smell those shrimp, they're beginning to boil
Wasting away again in Margaritaville
Searching for my lost shaker of salt
Some people claim that there's a woman to blame
But I know it's nobody's fault
Don't know the reason that I stayed here all season
With nothing to show but this brand new tattoo
But it's a real beauty, a Mexican cutie
How it got here I haven't a clue
Wasting away again in Margaritaville
Searching for my lost shaker of salt
Some people claim that there's a woman to blame
Now I think, hell it could be my fault
Blew out my flip flop, stepped on a poptop
Cut my heel, had to cruise on back home
But there's booze in the blender
And soon it will render
That frozen concoction that helps me hang on
Wasting away again in Margaritaville
Searching for my lost shaker of salt
Some people claim that there's a woman to blame
But I know, it's my own damn fault
Yes, some people claim that there's a woman to blame
But I know it's my own damn fault
--
(C) 1977 ABC Records
#JimmyBuffett #Classics

[@mesner5x]

No disrespect but I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t sing along to this song

[@iambored678]

Same

[@netsk1679]

Absolutely never heard it before, only here because someone said the despised it so had to check it out.

[@bravo075]

Really? What about the people that don't speak English?

[@shaggyhascancer4489]

@@bravo075 they can hum. Unless they’re literally deaf and blind. Then, and ONLY then, do they get a free pass.

[@compherut]

@@twaye30 that sums up my Monday pretty accurately because it was my 21st birthday except I spilled all over myself and it was my 4th drink and I made sure it was a margarita

[@padillac16]

I can't believe he's gone. RIP Jimmy Buffett. We'll always have Margaritaville.

[@cleaningtim]

I agree! He had that fun, beachy sound with his music!

[@elisamasslich3632]

RlP Jimmy Buffet. From Margaritaville to Heaven! ❤

[@elisamasslich3632]

RlP Jimmy Buffet. From Margaritaville to Heaven! ❤

[@scholaroftheworldalternatehist]

A lot of good his billion dollars will do him now

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

​@@scholaroftheworldalternatehist 🤣 True. Now we're richer than him

[@itsanacecase840]

Today we lost a legend. I sent this to all my European friends who have no idea who this man is. And we’re here to pay tribute. RIP Jimmy Buffet

[@domxem5551]

That’s is absolutely not true, JB played in Paris each September at least for 8 consecutive years until 2019

[@spinelldete]

I was raised in the middle of Germany on AFN Radio. That was 40+ years ago, and of course I know what a legend Jimmy Buffet was. Margaritaville has always been one of my favorite songs - and it will always be.

[@gabriellastephanie8045]

🙏 ❤ 😞

[@FLOridany07]

Don't you worry, he had a few Parrotheads here too.

[@cathywilder5114]

So very true 😢. A legend…

[@tj921able]

RIP Mr. Buffett, thank you for all your wonderful music. You will be dearly missed.

[@jtbtabimono]

😭😭😭

[@joaniegoddard1653]

So sad that he's gone now. 😢 But he's no longer suffering. May he RIP.

[@tj921able]

@alwaysrubyy2381 😂😂😂Nice remembrance to ease the sadness 😔 TY for that

[@dbcaahs621]

Having a margarita at 5 in his honor.

[@Lunari_xo]

R.I.P

[@sybilacevedo213]

Rest in peace. Thank you for all the great songs and your contribution to music overall. Prayers for you and your family as they grieve. 🙏❤️

[@duramaxad3690]

My grandfather passed away last december and he always loved this guys music and always played it when i visited him. RIP Jimmy. This song especially makes me think of my grandfather

[@jimmyadams3200]

So sad to hear that such a brilliant voice is no more. Rest in Peace.

[@brianogrady4933]

God Bless Jimmy!✝️✝️✝️ Classic tune that was loved throughout the World!

[@DaydreamingRatMan]

Rest in peace Jimmy, you will be missed, you brought music and joy to so many, and connected millions

[@debra8532]

The world may have lost you, but you'll live on forever through your great treasure-trove of music. RIP Jimmy.

[@kaffii]

I love margaritaville so much I wish ted nivison was real

[@cityrailrail8068]

R.I.P. Mr Buffet. Thank you for the music!

[@TOASTERBOI_2004]

Ted Nivison's favorite song everybody!

[@enamurielgreenwhiteland4983]

Always liked his music, may he rest in peace...

[@tabithavarela]

RIP Jimmy, I grew up with your songs. I hope I get to hear you singing in Margaritaville in the future. Prayers for your family, we lost a True legend :-(

[@RFD510]

When ever I start getting down and out about stupid problems in my life I just try to take a breath and remember, though things aren't going right for me, Jimmy Buffet at any given moment is drunk on a beach, face down in the sand, soaking up the rays for all of us sinners out here.

[@scottwatson7086]

Awesome comment dude love it!!!

[@19MadMike95]

but then dont you wish you were there?

[@robertlacombe5911]

where the hell is that beach??!!! I'm there!!🎃🎃🎃

[@lauren1984able]

Robert Lacombe I want to find that beach too

[@robertlacombe5911]

I think at different point's in life we all search for and need time on that beach 😀😀

[@elsa2603]

Feeling very sad. I've Always listened to this through All my Vacations..I've Always played this..cuz it made me feel. SO relaxing

[@mattgilbert5850]

Never get tired of this song. It reminds me of my youth and how simple life was back then. Sure I was only 3 when when this was recorded, but its always popped up through the years in one way or another. Its just a great mood enhancer at any time. Thanks JB.

[@davidkonen7159]

If you were to LOOK at all of the "Trivial Pursuit" (ORIGINAL version)'s cards, you'd SEE a reference to this song and singer.

[@Hawkman-ns9jw]

Me too....I was five or six and I remember loving this song and asking my mom why he couldn’t his sugar and salt....great memories...a maroon Buick and an AM radio

[@vernwallen4246]

This man turned his lifestyle into a CLASSIC song and career.

[@Christopher98]

Jimmy Buffett has left an incredible impact on everyone's lives and his amazing music will live on. (Rest In Peace Jimmy Buffett)

[@liquidedge610]

RIP to the Legend.

[@Mark-kj4oo]

RIP Jimmy ...Never heard of this song until we went on a cruise....Loved it....Thanks for the music

[@92thewoo85]

RIP to the legend. Hope all y'all follow your dreams and make a billion too!

[@michaelgrant5312]

Rip Jimmy buffet, sending condolences to your family and friends from Jamaica

[@cardonk5795]

Nobody: Waterpark radios every 5 minutes:

[@jripMMA]

Cardonk57 omg yesss

[@jripMMA]

I actually went to the margarita ville hotel in Florida this summer and this song was everywhere, but it’s fine since this song is the most happy song I’ve ever heard.

[@arturob5306]

Do they really play this in waterparks? Lol

[@jripMMA]

Giupetto Ventelucci yes, all the time

[@ixcapncrunchxi492]

@@arturob5306 all the time and i ain't complainin

[@justsportsyt]

RIP Jimmy Buffet where ever you are you'll never be forgotten here😊.

[@travisdelafuente1150]

Rest in Peace Jimmy you're the best and your song is immortal and your resorts will grow and grow. 😇

[@garystringer8998]

This song never gets old.

[@montypython37]

Perfect song to escape from frigid cold last few days

[@davidkonen7159]

Spot on!

[@stanleymays2710]

Gone but not forgotten, RIP Jimmy !

[@taylormadealpha]

RIP legendary artist

[@Thebettergeorge]

We lost a real one today

[@claudiacamama3623]

R.I.P. Jimmy Buffet…you’ll be missed 😢, make the angels in heaven happy by singing your song 🎶 Margaritaville 🎶.❤

[@Valhallen002]

Sippin on fudgecake, watchin my son bake, sittin in the car all covered in oil.

[@faith_alone]

LOL

[@Valhallen002]

EarnedMyResp3ct Nibblin on fudgecake* watching my balls bake, lookin at my scrotum astartin' to fester and boil. Some may say that there's a hooker to blame, but I know, It was the broken condom's fault. Wastin' away in Hookeritaville.

[@Valhallen002]

***** Such a terrible song. But amusing, Jimmy's music is considered comedy to me.

[@the406seadonkey6]

+Valhallen002 And the douche bags strike again, just in time to ruin a song that they can't respect.

[@the406seadonkey6]

+Valhallen002 I bet you play BETTER than Eddie, don't you?

[@zoeheinemann7116]

RIP Jimmy 😢 I'm sure you're forever in Margaritaville ❤

[@dougphantom9]

There are 12 million views. But only 25% of them are from other people. So I've listened to this song 9 million times. Who else loves this song as much as me?

[@MrJasdebi]

2019 and I still can't get over the margarita zone. THANK YOU J O S E P H

[@lostsoul2868]

ME

[@greaterdays1day942]

REST IN PARADISE.. MR.BUFFETT

[@pwwatson8888]

Thanks Jimmy. Love the Song. And I had my first Margarita this year. Matter of fact I had seven of them! They help with my bowling! Cheers!

[@cathya7045]

Listening to this while drinking a strawberry margarita now this is perfection only thing is missing is the beach

[@stevenrobert5136]

Hello dear how are you doing right now nice meeting you

[@christianlynch5507]

Why isn't music nowadays the same as it was from the 60's to early 90's?

[@lordraptor8414]

I honestly believe that the best music in human history came from those four decades.

[@SexyStarfleet]

Lord RaptOR Lol you must be joking

[@willkittwk]

xX_SnakeVenom_Xx duuuhh. you really searching for the answer we all know. good try. hope someone bites on that. normally I would but this song got me feeling the good vibe.

[@lotusjaggarage2989]

Mississippi_Man1 because of those mellinials

[@lotusjaggarage2989]

Lord RaptOR or from the 1600s-1900

[@Rick-bf6vy]

This song takes me back to when times where simple. Thank You Jimmy...RIP

[@midgejohnson8996]

Love this song. It's withstood the test of time and is still going strong!

[@gruss2026]

RIP Jimmy Buffett, you will be missed.

[@williamfleming285]

He heard this song on the way back after dropping me at the airport in Tijuana , we had just meet a week earlier .While listening to this song he realized that I was the “ one “ six months later , he came down to Mexico , and we got married on a beautiful Catholic Church . 45 happy years later and four amazing children plus nine grandkids ….. the love of my life passed away on the beginning of August ; today as the airplane was touching down in San Diego airport , Margaritaville started to play ; it was like my husband was saying to me “all is good “ I am back to the place where all began ❤ thank you jimmy Buffett , now my husband and you will sing together 💝🙏

[@mesinah8315]

So sorry for your loss!😢 He's with you FOREVER, closer than EVER now! Blessings beloved ❤️ Sincerely, Moniette 🙏

[@cameronbrown9545]

Rest In Peace ❤️

[@noahbartlett1296]

Rest in peace, Jimmy Buffett

[@pmartinez2068]

No matter what kind of music you listen to everyone knows Maragitaville. Classic. Jimmy will be missed 😢

[@lisadailey8022]

R. I. P. He may be gone but his music lives on 😢

[@notsweetdandy]

Eddy brought me here.

[@alienhumanologist8785]

“I had a case of the mondays”

[@phoenixhwang5696]

Lol

[@phoenixhwang5696]

Flawless comment👍

[@evie5375]

im currently having a case of the mondays

[@_joshua_g59_90]

It’s 1:54 am on a Monday and I’m already having a bad case of the mondays

[@evie5375]

_Joshua _ mood

[@bernardbolton2317]

RIP MY FRIEND GREAT MUSIC YOU WILL BE MISSED.

[@tonysavarese-oq9to]

R.i.p Jimmy Buffet

[@rockmusichistorylesson7401]

Absolutely on of the best songs ever!

[@kevinwastaken__]

“WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU? YOU USED TO BE MY BROTHER”

[@18Hongo]

Are you haunted? Are you fucking POSSESSED?

[@kevinwastaken__]

18Hongo i have no idea what the context for this comment is so probably 💀💀

[@18Hongo]

@@kevinwastaken__ It's from the "YOU USED TO BE MY BROTHER!" quote.

[@jeffreywaites6188]

RIP Jimmy. A great sing-along song...

[@davidclaro152]

Ahh, the memories of my childhood, listening to that and others like that.

[@benmcgee3312]

RIP LEGEND! We’re all wasting away in margaritaville 😏❤️

[@Makewordsmeansomethingagain]

Resting in Margaritaville, in perpetual peace. RIP Jimmy.

[@viktoriav2945]

immediately came from Mcelroy Candlenights, this is such a nice song omgg

[@raekarkoc928]

viktoria v same!! Happy candlelights!

[@Ratashootie]

Happy Candlenights!

[@lindamariesiehler3665]

jash. willeaners. love. me. and. kiss. me. to.

[@18Hongo]

We all had a case of the Mondays!

[@empressanais1953]

Haha I came to listen after watching today's Candle Nights special. An apparent lack of Sir James Buffet, but was still great.

[@coreyyonkers3577]

I had finally made it to key west and there I was hammered drunk, scorching sun walking down Duval listening to this song.

[@PamHamburg-c2p]

RIP. Thanks for the music!

[@RollerVol]

Here, here...a toast to the lost salt shaker and Mexican cutie...thanks bud!

[@O.B.E.A.S.T.T.]

R.I.P. Jimmy Buffet

[@holidayarmadillo8653]

In honor of Jimmy, raise a glass. I don’t care what time it is. 🥃

[@piccoloninja11]

RIP TO THIS LEGEND!!! ❤️

[@kennygopal]

Love this song. RIP

[@kelvinmeza8763]

Rest in peace , love you man and have made it my goal to play this track each time i go to key west

[@JamesRolle-k9e]

RIP Mr Margaritaville 😢 from 242

[@andreabilek2603]

The end of summer...forever....😢

[@damienmorgan7025]

Who came here Sept 2023 after hearing he passed away

[@samations123]

RIP Jimmy Buffett. 😭😭😭

[@cajunboy8062]

RIP Jimmy. Let it all always be a shaker of salt nearby. 😢

[@catmom1322]

May Jimmy Buffett rest in peace.

[@Dashua1546]

R.I.P. Legend The One And Only Margaritaville❤❤❤❤

[@robertopacheco997]

R.I.P yours greatest hits never forgetting

[@coppercoleman1519]

just got back from cancun.....want to go back...

[@pahunter2033]

sucks to suck

[@timothyparker3851]

Rest in peace, Jimmy buffet, you will be forever missed. ❤️ go live out the afterlife on the Margaritaville at sea 🌊

[@juancatfish1]

Thanks for all the happy times in "Margaritaville" 🍹🦜

[@GilliganKrueger0829]

Well, he’s finally found his lost shaker and salt! Rest in Peace, Jimmy Buffet! Thanks for all of the joy, energy, and margaritas you brought to us over these years!

[@erinamos7498]

Having cheeseburgers in paradise

[@louratu8712]

😅

[@Dr.GregHouse]

This is my favourite song to listen to while driving to every margaritaville in the U.S and Canada

[@paystarfivethousand5491]

Thats how jimmy gets you

[@earlgrey3042]

Still got your kneecaps mate?

[@van_whufc298]

Livin’ Like Jimmy

[@rajeshdsilver7227]

Haha same bro

[@betaplain297]

we go to myrtle beach one all the time

[@rachiekiins]

what a great song i wish someone were to create a chain of restaurants based off of its title and have two guys visit all 23 locations

[@gv4058]

If only

[@floodedllama5749]

That vid was funny worth the 40+ mins.

[@flyingturtle7773]

I just watched it and came here

[@10191927]

😂 OMG I literally have been binge watching Ted and Eddys videos. Last year I saw Eddys video on Rainforest cafe, then this time Teds video showed up in my feed so I watched that then watched Eddys video. Everything came full circle.

[@10191927]

@@floodedllama5749- “I might actually kill Ted” - Eddy Burback

[@treystar679x]

When I was a kid, my dad would have this as his phone ring tone. I don’t even know how many times I would end up hearing this song while my mom would call my dad on car trips, and it was definitely a delightful song to listen to every time. Rest in peace Jimmy, thanks for the music.

[@danteviperbrandolini]

Beautiful Post! Thx so much 4 sharing! You seem like a wonderful person.....😉😉🤨🤨

[@NostalgiCrazy]

For me it's _Wish You Were Here_ by Pink Floyd. My dad had it on his phone for too many years lol.

[@krs16891]

All the classics are dying off and I'm sad as hell about it can't remember a time that this didn't hit just right at almost any time RIP Jimmy

[@Mdycus]

RIP Jimmy Buffett. I guess now is your time to put the book on the shelf. 😢. Great person and musician. Enjoy a margarita and cheeseburger in paradise until we meet again 9-1-23

[@jantjedevoorste-rm5tb]

When i was a kid we never heard of ringtones and mobilephones

[@BintangGaryo]

GOD LOVED THAT ONE TED VIDEO SO MUCH HE MADE JIMMY BUFFET A REAL THING!

[@volvina455]

Ain't that the truth

[@hypnoxxcat]

Mom always played Jimmy Buffett tapes on every road trip to the beach growing up. I'm 30 now, and it's been over a decade since I've been to the beach. But when I listen to this song and close my eyes, I can actually smell the ocean. RIP Jimmy. Thanks for all the good times.

[@robrod3097]

@hypnoxxcat Looks like you have a great heart. You should write about those moments that you spend in your thoughts. They're the results of many things. Including the core essence of your mom and others. As well as dreams and a host of moments that makes up whom you are. C'mon... I'll read your book and so many others would too 👍👍👍

[@Cat_main_apex]

Those memories stay with us forever

[@robrod3097]

@@Cat_main_apex Indeed they do... If we could only record our memories into a hard drive The magnificent moments

[@rgman2858]

Well then it's time to get to the beach!

[@bluesriot2]

thanks for posting that

[@Luna_Potato]

anyone here after watching Eddy Burbak's "Margritaville" video

[@pois1528]

yea lol

[@r.d.jordanbanjo9464]

Our daughter is currently teething and gets fussy when taking her bottles, and Margaritaville is about the only thing that helps her calm down. We have listened to this on repeat for hours on end, and will forever associate it with our daughter! When she is older, I hope she will love and appreciate this song.

[@mjgII]

Sounds like your daughter has good taste

[@anarcho-communist11]

That's funny : D

[@caseclosed9342]

Makes me want to visit every Margaritaville in the U.S. and Canada…

[@TheBradAdkins]

The only one that counts is the first 1. Key West, baby!

[@shelbylou02]

​@@TheBradAdkinsCancun baby 😂

[@robrod3097]

Do it... You have to give to yourself what the heart desires... Need a driver ? I'm it.... I'm a vet and have stories to tell 😜😜

[@rpbajb]

We visited the one in Key West, and it was everything I thought it would be. What a laid back, relaxing town. Crowds of people, but everybody's friendly.

[@zeitgeist909]

Eddie Burbank anyone?

[@ronharvey8442]

Rest in peace, Mr. Buffet. A classic song that has endured almost half a century. I hope your sipping that margarita right now, smiling and enjoying life.

[@jimlocke9320]

Yes, and if you didn't find your lost shaker of salt before you left us, we'll keep looking for it until we find it!

[@rubberbandman8950]

Wow, I like this Jimmy Buffett guy! There should be multiple themed restaurants JUST about him!

[@AgeismGoesBothWays]

Lol...He could even create an upbeat, widely inspirational song about drowning his depression with alcohol

[@razormc954]

Growing up in Florida, you have no idea how often I've heard Margaritaville

[@slimemakernotsomaster2493]

SAME

[@FrosstKatt]

same, i’m from st pete

[@robertmichels6562]

Same I also live in Florida and there is a hotel called Margaritaville

[@batsieloo5052]

Be glad you live in Florida and not Kentucky! I wish we lived in Florida! ✌️

[@maddykrantz]

I live in SF and I am 15 but I still like this song a little bit.

[@rawleigh729]

Who is here after eddy burbanks video

[@christianscott2376]

😂💀🤣😂💀💀💀😂🤣💀😂

[@adriangaushausindahaus20]

Guilty

[@ameliamartinify]

Fun fact: He's the guy in Jurassic World who runs from the pterodactyls with a margarita in each hand

[@ch421249]

ameliamartinify There's also a Margaritaville in the movie.

[@a_can_of_soda]

ameliamartinify It's hard to believe that there is an entire franchise based on one song.

[@goldblaze93]

I saw him too. :) I even saw a video of him and Chris Pratt singing this song.

[@WarGrowlmon18]

+ameliamartinify Hell he appears as the teacher in Hoot where he sings Good Guys Win during the credits.

[@akmixman76]

+ameliamartinify not to mention the name of the bar he runs from is Margaritaville:D

[@pnwvibes_]

This is for EDDY AND TED!!!

[@shaylove7704]

this one's for you Eddie

[@AxisMacintosh]

Listening to this after Eddy and Ted went to every Margaritaville

[@SomeYank9]

I don’t know if anyone will see this, but I need to pay my respects to this legend. His songs have made me smile in times where that was tough to do. It’s a shame so few people as young as me see the beauty in his music. Here’s to Jimmy and all the good times he gave us! May he rest in peace and finally find his lost shaker of salt. 🦜🍸

[@tylerjbeeler2361]

That's what I came here to do

[@tammymathis145]

Cheers!!!🧂🧂🧂🍸🍺

[@Thebettergeorge]

Hopefully found out were to got when the volcano blows

[@garyluck905]

'If the phone doesn't ring, it's me'! Vale Jimmy. So loved your music, your lyrics and your quirky sense of humour. RIP.

[@jacquelinecaulfield8346]

Another sad loss......😢

[@MJCOON1]

If you’ve ever stayed at the beach and didn’t listen to this song while you were there, you weren’t really at the beach in your head. RIP JIMMY LEGEND

[@total636]

this kind of reminds me of the time my buddies and I embarked on the trip of a lifetime to every Margaritaville in the United States and Canada.

[@WarmToast707]

That sounds like the plot of a movie

[@SenorEsponjosoAV]

Better yet, toss the movie idea. You could have made an almost hour long youtube documenting your trip