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Chapter 29

25. Whisky Johnny

(Halliards.)

[Listen]

1. Oh whisky is the life of man.
Whiskey Johnny.
Oh whisky is the life of man.
Whisky for my Johnny.

2. Oh whisky makes me pawn my clothes.
And whisky gave me this red nose.

3. Oh whisky killed my poor old dad.
And whisky druv my mother mad.

4. Oh whisky up, and whisky down.
And whisky all around the town.

5. Oh whisky here and whisky there.
It's I'll have whisky everywhere.

6. Oh whisky is the life of man.
It's whisky in an old tin can.