The Parting Glass - Makem & Clancy

 

Of all the money that ere I had,

I spent it in good company.

And of all the harm that ere I've done,

alas was done to none but me.

And all I've done for want of wit,

to memory now I cannot recall.

So, fill me to the parting glass.

Goodnight and joy be with you all.

Of all the comrades that ere I had,

they're sorry for my going away,

And of all the sweethearts that ere I had,

they wish me one more day to stay,

But since it falls unto my lot

that I should rise while you should not,

I will gently rise and I'll softly call,

"Goodnight and joy be with you all!

"Oh, if I had money enough to spend

and leisure time to sit awhile

There is a fair maid in this town

that sorely has my heart beguiled.

Her rosey cheeks and ruby lips,

she alone has my heart in thrall.

So, fill me to the parting glass.

Goodnight and joy be with you all.

      Rest in peace, Liam. Your stories, your songs, and your warm personality will be missed.