Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A few verses of “The Parting Glass!” This is a traditional Scottish folk song that has also become very popular in Ireland. I included one of the verses that’s less popularly sung, at least on this side of the pond!

Oh all the money e'er I had
I spent it in good company
And all the harm that e'er I've done
Alas, it was to none but me

And all I’ve done for want of wit
To memory now I can’t recall
So fill to me the parting glass
Goodnight and joy be with you all

If I had money enough to spend
And leisure time to stay a while
There is a fair maid in this town
I own she has my heart beguiled

Here rosy cheeks, her ruby lips
I own she has my heart enthralled
So fill to me the parting glass
Goodnight and joy be with you all