[Verse 1]
For five long quarters I have been weaving
And for my weaving I was paid down
I bought a shirt in the foremost fashional
For to march up through Longford Town
I walked up and through Longford city
where Nancyâs Whiskey I chanced to smell
I thought it fun for to go and taste some
For five long quarters Iâve loved her well
[Verse 2]
I entered into a little alehouse
Begged Nancyâs pardon for makin free
and Nancy met me at every corner
Youâre hearty welcome, young man says she
We both sat down at a little table
looked at each other for a little while
We both sat down at a little table
And Nancyâs whiskey did me beguile
[Verse 3]
I found meself in a little parlor
I found meself then in a little bed
I tried to rise, but I was not able
For Nancyâs whiskey held down my head
When I arose aye the following morning
I asked what reckoning I had to pay
Itâs fifteen shillings for ale and porter
Now pay it quickly son and get away
[Verse 4]
I put my hand into my pocket
For any money I laid it down
Itâs fifteen shillings for ale and porter
And all remaining was a half a crown
I looked up and looked out the window
and there a fair maid I chanced to spy
I called her in, spent two and tupence
and all remaining was a crooked boy
[Verse 5]
I put the money out on the table
Saying I leave this money here with the rest
And Iâll drink a health to every young man
And all the lassies that I love best
Iâll go home and resume my weaving
Iâll steer me shuttle another while (?)
And if I live to another season
Nancyâs Whiskey will not me beguile