[Verse 1] Tommy walked in Friday night with a twenty in his hand, Said, "Just one pint, then I'll be off, I've got things I have planned." The landlord laughed, the regulars cheered, they knew just why he's here, 'Cause Tommy's been saying the very same thing every week for twenty years. [Chorus] It's Tommy's last beer, that's what he said, Three rounds later he's still here instead. The fiddle's still playing and the whiskey flows clear, So raise up your glasses for Tommy's last beer. [Verse 2] The old men by the fireplace nodded with a grin, They'd heard that famous promise every time he'd wandered in. The singer struck a rebel song, the crowd began to cheer, And Tommy forgot all about going home after his last beer. [Chorus] It's Tommy's last beer, that's what he said, Three rounds later he's still here instead. The fiddle's still playing and the whiskey flows clear, So raise up your glasses for Tommy's last beer. [Bridge] The rain was falling outside, the wind was cold and mean, But inside The Pearl the world was just as warm as it could be. The stories got taller, the memories sincere, And nobody was counting after Tommy's last beer. [Instrumental Break] [Fiddle, accordion and crowd singing] [Final Chorus] It's Tommy's last beer, that's what he said, The bartender's smiling and shaking his head. The chairs are up on the tables, but Tommy's still here, So one final toast, boys, to Tommy's last beer. [Outro] Now someday when Tommy's gone and we're gathered one last time, We'll tell the same old stories and laugh until closing time. And somewhere up in heaven, if they've got stout on tap up there, You'll find Tommy in the corner ordering his last beer.
