The Parting Glass
Parting Ways with Grace: Embracing Farewells in Song
Lyrics
Of all the money that e'er I had
Reflecting on past wealth and how it was spent.
I spent it in good company
Money was used in the company of good friends.
And all the harm I've ever done
Acknowledging personal mistakes with no harm to others.
Alas, it was to none but me
Regret for harm caused only to oneself.
And all I've done for want of wit
Actions taken without wisdom or cleverness.
To memory now I can't recall
Memory loss, unable to recall past mistakes.
So fill to me the parting glass
Asking for a final toast with a parting glass.
Good night and joy be to you all
Wishing a good night and joy to all present.
So fill to me the parting glass
Repetition of the call for a parting glass.
And drink a health whate'er befalls
Toasting to good health regardless of future events.
Then gently rise and softly call
Suggesting a gentle rise and a soft farewell.
Good night and joy be to you all
Wishing a good night and joy once more.
Of all the comrades that e'er I had
Remembering and appreciating past companions.
They're sorry for my going away
Friends expressing sorrow for the departure.
And all the sweethearts that e'er I had
Former lovers wishing for more time together.
They'd wish me one more day to stay
Desire for an extra day before parting ways.
But since it fell into my lot
Acceptance of fate, understanding diverging paths.
That I should rise and you should not
Willingness to say goodbye while the other remains.
I'll gently rise and softly call
Repeating the gentle rise and soft farewell.
Good night and joy be to you all
Offering good night and joy to all once again.
So fill to me the parting glass
Inviting another toast with the parting glass.
And drink a health whate'er befalls
Toasting to health in the face of any future adversity.
Then gently rise and softly call
Reiterating the gentle rise and soft farewell.
Good night and joy be to you all
Wishing a final good night and joy to all.
But since it fell into my lot
Reiteration of the acceptance of diverging fates.
That I should rise and you should not
Repeating the willingness to say goodbye.
I'll gently rise and softly call
Reiterating the gentle rise and soft farewell.
Good night and joy be to you all
Concluding with another wish for a good night and joy.
Good night and joy be to you all
A final wish for a good night and joy to all.
Comment