Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!

It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.

It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.

Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.

Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.

The mill cannot grind with water that's past.

The mill cannot grind with water that's past.

All are not merry that dance lightly.

All are not merry that dance lightly.

Sweep on, you fat and greasy citizens;
'Tis just the fashion. Wherefore do you look
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Sweep on, you fat and greasy citizens;
'Tis just the fashion. Wherefore do you look
Upon that poor and broken bankrupt there?

You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.

You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.

That, like an eagle in a dovecote, I
Fluttered your Volscians in Corioles.

That, like an eagle in a dovecote, I
Fluttered your Volscians in Corioles.

What mare's nest hast thou found?

What mare's nest hast thou found?