Johnny awoke with an ache in his head.Bad dreams had made him ill.And he grumbled as he dressed despite his duressAs he made his way to the mill.Well he never wanted to work that day,But the foreman had himself clear.So Johnny dreamed of the eve to comeWhen he'd drink him beer after beer, singing...I'll drink from dusk till dawnI'll drink a toast to day's end.Yes, I'll drink from dusk till dawnAnd I'll drink to the health of me friends.It was a cold morning, went straight to his bonesOh, he wished that he had him some ale.Just one fine glass of stout GuinessWould hold him till the end of the trail.Oh his mouth watered with the thought of aleBy the time he arrived he'd decideThat not even Death could keep him awayFrom his friends and their favorite dive. They'd sing...Johnny worked hard all the dayHis mind away drinking aloneAnd he told his friends of the pledge he'd madeAnd the fantasy that kept him afloat.Come hell or high water I'll drink with youNothing could keep me away.When the day came to end, he left with a friend. Together they walked and they sang...On the road they came to a bridge of ropeAnd there they met a manWith a scythe in his hand and an evil grinTwas Old Death who cut Johnny down.Johnny's friend crossed himself, swore it'was the truthAs he retold the scene to the barAnd they raised a glass to Johnny's last words,I'll drink with ye come hell or high water! He said...Well the door swung open, a cold wind blew inAnd there stood a man unafraid.He called for a beer. They realized when nearIt was Johnny come back from the grave.He said, You could keep me away from work.For there's nothing I live for me there.But I told you today of the pledge I madeYou can't keep a man from his beer! They sang...
Lyrics by St. Patrick's Day
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