[Intro] [instrumental lyre] [Verse 1] [lyre] In a tavern old, with walls of stone, Where jesters jape and minstrels drone, There lies a tale of spirits bold, Of merry knights and cups of gold. [Chorus] [lyre] Oh rum, sweet rum, from barrel to cup, With every sip, our spirits lift up. In castles high or in humble huts, Rum's warmth fills our hearts, no ifs or buts! [Verse 2] [lyre] From distant lands, across the sea, Comes this elixir, merry and free. With spices rare and sugar sweet, It's the drink of kings and beggars we meet. [Chorus] Oh rum, sweet rum, from barrel to cup, With every sip, our spirits lift up. In castles high or in humble huts, Rum's warmth fills our hearts, no ifs or buts! [Bridge] When the day is long and the night is nigh, Rum's golden glow lights up the sky. With tankards raised and voices loud, We sing and dance in merry crowd. [Verse 3] So here's to rum, our loyal friend, From dawn till dusk, until the end. In tales of old and legends spun, Rum's spirit shines like the morning sun. [Chorus] Oh rum, sweet rum, from barrel to cup, With every sip, our spirits lift up. In castles high or in humble huts, Rum's warmth fills our hearts, no ifs or buts! [lyre solo] [outro] [instrumental]