Well I woke up this morning
Bursting for a pint
And I says to my darling
"I'll get one, do ya mind?
I'll only have a mouthful
No more than that, I swear
I'm only gonna drink it down to there"

Well, Jaysus, boys, that's lovely
And it's great to see yous all
Sure, it's just a drop of porter
And I won't have any more
I share maybe one more mouthful
And home then I will steer
'Cause I'm only gonna drink it down to there

Well, my thirst, it is a-quenching
And I am feeling fine
But, boys, I learned my lesson
That's it now for the night
Ah, sure, one more drop won't kill me
But, that's it, don't you fear
'Cause I'm only gonna drink it down to there

Well, it was great to see yous
And I'll bid yous all adieu
And I suppose that I'll have one last sup
"Sure, so will I", says you
So, if ya have one handy
Raise it in the air
And join me while I drink it down to there