A teetotallers’ Drinking Song to herald the New Year
When I was a toddler, good as gold,
Upon my mother’s knee,
She said, ‘Little lad, if you ever feel sad,
All you need is a cup of tea.’
(Chorus) There’s oolong, barley, black or white,
There’s green and herbal too,
For any char you choose will be better than the booze
And provide you with a jolly, jolly brew.
When I was a youth, a fair young lass
With liquor tempted me,
But I said, ‘No fear! You can keep your beer,
I’d rather have a cup of tea.’ (Chorus)
So here’s to a Happy New Year ahead,
And a happy one it will be
If we never, ever sink to the demon drink
But settle for Rosy Lee. (Chorus)
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