I stumbled in at 2am all drunk
And full of smoke
My wife said "I've had enough"
That's it, I'm sick, get out!"
So I stumbled down to kelly's pub
Across the edge of town
And I told the boys me story
And we had another round

and we'll drink and drink and drink
And drink and drink and drink and
Fight-yeah! [2x]
And if I see a pretty girl
I'll sleep with her tonight
I'll drink and drink and drink and
Drink and drink and drink and fight....

and mary McGregor
Well she was a pretty whore
She'd always greet you with a smile
And never lock her door
But on the day she died
I'll admit it sounded weak
For mary McGregor finally got some sleep

well I once loved a girl
A child I'm told
I gave her my heart
And she gave me a cold
So now I sit standing
Out in the pouring rain
I'll stumble back to kelly's pub
And cry away me pain






Lyrics submitted by time_bomb666

Irish Drinking Song Lyrics as written by Craig William Yarnold Anthony Jerome Curry

Lyrics © COHEN AND COHEN, Word Collections Publishing

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    just so everyone knows, this song IS by buck-o-nine. its not by reel big fish, flogging molly, dropkick murphys, pennywise, or anyone else. this is off their cd "songs in the key of bree." and i dont care what kazaa says. i am 100% sure this is by buck-o-nine.

    time_bomb666on July 12, 2002   Link
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    I love this song--quality tune for easing up after a hard day

    pezboy241on July 12, 2002   Link
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    you are right bomb666

    JayZ03on July 13, 2002   Link
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    Yeah, this song is definately Buck-O-Nine, and this is one of my favorites. It is awesome, and there's nothing like forgetting your worries through alcohol. I think this song is pretty sad, the last verse and all, but it is totally awesome.

    Madcappunkon August 28, 2002   Link
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    It may be a fucked up file, but i downloaded a version of this song by black '47... it sounds a lot like them too... not sure.

    myownprison333on September 23, 2002   Link
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    hell, this songs just about getting drunk and having a good, time. wait for the repercussions when your sober.

    moldykornon May 08, 2004   Link
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    I didn't think it sounded like the Dropkick Murphys, but hey, band mistakes are always a great way to find new bands :) Awesome song too. Makes me wish I were Irish

    PunKinDrubliCon August 21, 2005   Link
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    The third verse is a parody of Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright." Good stuff.

    Sin-éon April 02, 2007   Link
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    I love this song!! and I'm Irish too!!! yay Ireland!!!!

    ThexHappyxPillon August 02, 2008   Link

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