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[Verse 1]
For FDun and Diversion we have met together,
I tDell you from Waterford hither we came,
We crDossed the Big Ocean in dark stormy weather,
Our pDockets were light and our Hearts were the same,
SDad at leaving Old Ireland we're once more on dry land,
By the roadDside a tavern I chanced for to spy,
And Das I was melting my pockets I felt in,
For the pDrice of a drink I was mortally dry.
[Chorus]
For Dwe are the boys of such Fun and such Eloquence,
DrDinking and Dancing and all other Joys,
For RDuctions Destructions Diversions an Devilment,
WhDo's to compare with The Waterford Boys.
[Verse 2]
In the tDavern I rolled in the landlord he strolled,
And good Dmorrow says he and says I if you please,
Will you Dgive me a bed and then bring me some bread,
And a Dbottle of porter and a small piece of cheese,
My brDead and cheese ended I then condescended,
To tDake my repose sure I bade them good-night,
When Dunder the clothes I was trying to doze,
First I stDuck in my toes and then popped out the light.
Well I wDasn't long sleeping when I heard something creeping,
And gDnawing and chawing around the bed post,
My brDeath I suspended but the noise never ended,
Thinks DI you have damnable claws for a ghost,
Now to Dmake myself easy for I felt rather lazy,
Well Dover my head I again pulled the clothes,
When "DMoses what's that, sure a great big jack-rat,
With one lDeap from the floor jumped right up to my nose."
[Chorus]
For Dwe are the boys of such Fun and such Eloquence,
DrDinking and Dancing and all other Joys,
For RDuctions Destructions Diversions an Devilment,
WhDo's to compare with The Waterford Boys.
[Verse 3]
Well I rDeached for a hobnail and made him a bobtail,
And wrDestled with rats to the clear light of day,
When the lDandlord came in and he said with a grin,
For your sDupper and bed you've five shillings to pay,
"Five sDhillings for what, now don't be disgracing yourself,
Says I to the Drogue if you please,
When I can't slDeep with these rats you've the devil's own face on you,
To chDarge me five shillings for dry bread and cheese. "
Oh the lDandlord went raring and lifting and tearing,
He jDumped through the window and he kicked in the door,
When he Dcould go no further he roared, "meela murder,
These Drats they are eating me up by the store,
Sure they slDeep in my stable they eat from my table,
They've wrDestled my dogs and they've killed all my cats, "
"TDruth then, " says I, "just give me those five shillings,
And I'll Dtell you a way to get rid of the rats."
"I wDill then, " said he, "we'll invite them to supper,
And dDry bread and cheese lay before them for sure,
Never mDind if they're willing, but charge them five shilling,
And dDevil the rat will you ever see more.
[Chorus]
For Dwe are the boys of such Fun and such Eloquence,
DrDinking and Dancing and all other Joys,
For RDuctions Destructions Diversions an Devilment,
WhDo's to compare with The Waterford Boys.
[Instrumental]
C D Dm C D Dm C D G C Dm C

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The Waterford Boys

by The Dubliners

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[Verse 1]

For Fun and Diversion we have met together,

I tell you from Waterford hither we came,

We crossed the Big Ocean in dark stormy weather,

Our pockets were light and our Hearts were the same,

Sad at leaving Old Ireland we're once more on dry land,

By the roadside a tavern I chanced for to spy,

And as I was melting my pockets I felt in,

For the price of a drink I was mortally dry.

[Chorus]

For we are the boys of such Fun and such Eloquence,

Drinking and Dancing and all other Joys,

For Ructions Destructions Diversions an Devilment,

Who's to compare with The Waterford Boys.

[Verse 2]

In the tavern I rolled in the landlord he strolled,

And good morrow says he and says I if you please,

Will you give me a bed and then bring me some bread,

And a bottle of porter and a small piece of cheese,

My bread and cheese ended I then condescended,

To take my repose sure I bade them good-night,

When under the clothes I was trying to doze,

First I stuck in my toes and then popped out the light.

Well I wasn't long sleeping when I heard something creeping,

And gnawing and chawing around the bed post,

My breath I suspended but the noise never ended,

Thinks I you have damnable claws for a ghost,

Now to make myself easy for I felt rather lazy,

Well over my head I again pulled the clothes,

When "Moses what's that, sure a great big jack-rat,

With one leap from the floor jumped right up to my nose."

[Chorus]

For we are the boys of such Fun and such Eloquence,

Drinking and Dancing and all other Joys,

For Ructions Destructions Diversions an Devilment,

Who's to compare with The Waterford Boys.

[Verse 3]

Well I reached for a hobnail and made him a bobtail,

And wrestled with rats to the clear light of day,

When the landlord came in and he said with a grin,

For your supper and bed you've five shillings to pay,

"Five shillings for what, now don't be disgracing yourself,

Says I to the rogue if you please,

When I can't sleep with these rats you've the devil's own face on you,

To charge me five shillings for dry bread and cheese. "

Oh the landlord went raring and lifting and tearing,

He jumped through the window and he kicked in the door,

When he could go no further he roared, "meela murder,

These rats they are eating me up by the store,

Sure they sleep in my stable they eat from my table,

They've wrestled my dogs and they've killed all my cats, "

"Truth then, " says I, "just give me those five shillings,

And I'll tell you a way to get rid of the rats."

"I will then, " said he, "we'll invite them to supper,

And dry bread and cheese lay before them for sure,

Never mind if they're willing, but charge them five shilling,

And devil the rat will you ever see more.

[Chorus]

For we are the boys of such Fun and such Eloquence,

Drinking and Dancing and all other Joys,

For Ructions Destructions Diversions an Devilment,

Who's to compare with The Waterford Boys.

[Instrumental]

C D Dm C D Dm C D G C Dm C

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