The Old Black Rum

I drank sixteen doubles for the price of one

Tryin' to find the courage to talk to one

I asked her for a dance, not a second glance

My night had just begun



Well, I drink to the Father and the Holy Ghost

I'm kneeling at the alter of my nightly post

So I'll raise a glass, not the first or last

Come join me in this toast



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Because the old black rum's got a hold on me

Like a dog wrapped 'round my leg

And the old black rum's got a hold on me

Will I live for another day?

Hey! Will I live for another day?



The queen of George Street just went walkin' by

Walkin' on by with some guy who don't care

That she stood in line since half past nine

And spent three hours on her hair



Well, her friend is lookin' at me with an evil grin

I think a bloody racket might soon begin

I must have said something to the George Street queen

Now the boys are joining in.



CHORUS



So I drank all of my money and I slept out in the rain

Every day is different, but the nights they're all the same

You never see the sun on the old black rum

But I know I'm gonna do it again!



CHORUS (x2)



I drank sixteen doubles for the price of one




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