[Intro]
[Verse]
For three long quarters I was a-weaving
And for my wages I was paid down
And for to buy a new suit of clothing
I made my way into long Cookstown
[Verse]
But when I got to long Cookstown
Nancy Whiskey I chanced to smell
Says I to myself, âI ll go and taste you
For three long quarters I loved you wellâ
[Verse]
So I went into an ale tavern
And I begged pardon for making free
But Nancy met me at every corner
âYou re heart ly welcome, young man,â says she
[Verse]
When I awoke the next morning
I found myself in a strange bed
I tried to rise, but I wasn t able
For Nancy Whiskey held me by the head
[Verse]
So I went down to the landlady
To find what reckoning there was to pay
âIt s fifteen shillings for ale and brandy
And after that you may go or stayâ
[Verse]
I put my hand to my pocket
That was the money I did lay down
On looking back into my small purse
All that remained was a bare half-crown
[Instrumental]
[Verse]
I put my head out of the window
A charming damsel I chanced to spy
With her I spent my two-and-tuppence
Till all remained was the fourp nny boy
[Verse]
I will go back all to my weaving
My little shuttle I will work awhile
And I will get some more pocket-money
For Nancy Whiskey did me beguile
[Outro]