Lyrics
Of all the money that e'er I had
Reflects on the money spent throughout life
I spent it in good company
Money spent was on valuable experiences with good people
And all the harm that e'er I've done
Regrets for any harm caused in life
Alas, it was to none but me
Realization that harm done only affected oneself
And all I've done for want of wit
Regret for actions taken due to lack of wisdom
To memory now I can't recall
Unable to remember some past actions
So fill to me the parting glass
Asking for a farewell drink ("parting glass") to be filled
Good night and joy be to you all
Wishing others well as parting words
Of all the comrades that e'er I had
Remembrance of friends and companions
They're sorry for my going away
Friends regret the departure
And all the sweethearts that e'er I had
Recalling past romantic relationships
They'd wish me one more day to stay
Former loves wish for more time together
But since it fell into my lot
Acceptance of one's fate versus others
That I should rise and you should not
Acknowledges the speaker's departure
I'll gently rise and softly call
Leaving gently and bidding a quiet farewell
Good night and joy be to you all
Wishing others well before departure
So fill to me the parting glass
Request for another drink to mark farewell
And drink a health whate'er befalls
Wishing health despite whatever happens in the future
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call
Quietly rising and bidding a gentle farewell
Good night and joy be to you all
Wishing others well before departure
So fill to me the parting glass
Request for another drink to mark farewell
And drink a health whate'er befalls
Wishing health despite whatever happens in the future
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call
Quietly rising and bidding a gentle farewell
Good night and joy be to you all
Wishing others well before departure
Good night and joy be to you all
Final wishes of good night and joy to everyone
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