Parting Glass
Parting Glass: A Farewell Toast to Life's Memories
Lyrics
Of all the money that e'er I've had
Reflecting on the money spent throughout life.
I spent it in good company
Choosing to spend money in the company of good friends.
And of all the harm that e'er I've done
Acknowledging past wrongs, but only harming oneself.
Alas, was done to none but me
Regretting actions that only affected the speaker.
And all I've done for want of wit
Forgetting some actions due to lack of wisdom.
To my memory now I can't recall
Unable to remember certain events from the past.
So fill to me the parting glass
Requesting a farewell toast with the parting glass.
Good night and joy be with you all
Wishing good night and joy to all present.
And of all the comrades that e'er I've had
Comrades expressing regret for the speaker's departure.
They are sorry for my going away
Friends sorry about the speaker leaving.
And of all the sweethearts that e'er I've loved
Former lovers wishing for an extra day together.
They would wish me one more day to stay
Desire for more time with past sweethearts.
But since it falls onto my lot
Accepting fate that the speaker must leave.
That I should rise and you should not
Recognizing the inevitability of parting.
I'll gently rise and softly call
Choosing to depart gracefully and softly.
Good night and joy be with you all
Wishing a good night and joy to those staying behind.
And If I had money, enough to spend
Imagining having enough money and time for leisure.
And leisure time to sit a while
Contemplating the luxury of sitting and relaxing.
There is a girl in this town's end
Expressing affection for a girl in the town.
Who fairly has my heart enthralled
Being captivated by the charms of the mentioned girl.
Her rosy cheeks and ruby smile
Describing the girl's appealing features.
My heart she has my own beguiled
Conveying that the girl has enchanted the speaker's heart.
So fill to me the parting glass
Asking for another farewell toast with the parting glass.
Good night and joy be with you all
Wishing good night and joy to everyone present.
So fill to me the parting glass
Repeating the request for a farewell toast.
And raise a toast for whate'er befalls
Encouraging a toast for whatever the future holds.
And gently rise and softly call
Choosing to rise and depart gently and softly.
Good night and joy be with you all
Wishing good night and joy to those staying behind.
So fill to me the parting glass
Reiterating the call for a farewell toast.
And raise a toast for whate'er befalls
Encouraging a toast for any future events.
And gently rise and softly call
Choosing to rise and depart gently and softly once more.
Good night and joy be with you all
Wishing good night and joy to all present one last time.
Good night and joy be with you all
Concluding the song with a final wish for joy and good night.
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