Versos English John O'Keeffe EDWIN'S PILLS, &c, SONG

English poem

EDWIN'S PILLS, &c, SONG

by (1747–1833)

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Wine, Wine is the liquor of life; The heart is consumed by care: Good fellows, then end the strife 'Twixt the bottle and despair! Derry down, hey down derry! Drink and drive care away; Drink all the night and day, Drink and be merry!

Brisk Wine, and impertinent Care, Dispute the controul of Me; Let me be thy mas;ter, Despair, Wine, thou shalt my mistress be! Derry down, &c.