[Verse 1] Through the oakwood door we leave the rain outside Long tables fill the room, with foaming cups held high The innkeeper lifts his copper mug and welcomes every friend So pull your chair a little close, the night has just begun [Chorus] Raise your tankards, pour it round Friends and laughter fill this ground Let tomorrow bring the rain Tonight we'll sing and drink again [Verse 2] The blacksmith swears by seven nails, we know he bends the truth The serving girl spins laughing while the fiddler tunes a reel A pilgrim starts a teasing song, the whole room joins the line And even tired lords beat time upon the old stone side [Chorus] Raise your tankards, pour it round Friends and laughter fill this ground Let tomorrow bring the rain Tonight we'll sing and drink again [Bridge] When the torches burn down low Still the laughter carries on We'll face every road tomorrow But tonight belongs to song [Final Chorus] Raise your tankards, pour it round Friends and laughter fill this ground Till the rooster calls the dawn We'll keep the tavern singing on [Outro] Raise your tankards, pour it round No good friend drinks alone
