It's way past midnight, the skies do weep. The pub is empty, townsfolk sleep. A song's on me weary tongue, As through the night we stagger on. First stop is Big Mick's chippy van: He's been there since the world began. Old Nora's snorin' on the ground With half her chips all scattered 'round. Down by the well our Elvis rocks. His hips won't ever learn to stop. His glitterin' coat is looking fine, But not a stitch below the line! Now move it, me lad, an' get out of this place! The missus will read us the riot act straight! After drinkin' through the night, When ev'ry soul has doused the light, We stumble down a crooked lane To see the sun rise through the rain. After drinkin' through the night, There is so much life outside. There's so much more to see and do; A whole lot more than we once knew. After drinkin' through the night. Hey, is that not the butcher's girl With her blouse almost unfurled? She wants to dance a jig or two. Her husband hasn't got a clue. A red light falls upon the street Where sinful eyes and shadows meet. A whip goes crack—now that's a sight! Our very Mayor out late tonight! Now move it, me lad, an' get out of this place! The missus will read us the riot act straight! After drinkin' through the night, When ev'ry soul has doused the light, We stumble down a crooked lane To see the sun rise through the rain. After drinkin' through the night, There is so much life outside. There's so much more to see and do; A whole lot more than we once knew. After drinkin' through the night. The church bells ring a lovely tune To wake me from me drunken swoon. I fall into me bed dead beat And dream of fairs in summer heat. Ah sure, it's madness—but I say: We need a feast without delay! After drinkin' through the night, There is so much life outside. There's so much more to see and do; A whole lot more than we once knew. After drinkin' through the night, Rainy clouds give way to golden light. Another celebration's near, The streets soon fill with song and cheer, Before drinkin' through the night. Roll on the day we start again! A brand new fair, a brand new sin!
