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Let all live as they would die.
Let all live as they would die.
 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! 
 Let me play the fool;
 With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.  
 Let me play the fool;
 With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come. 
 Much money makes a Countrey poor, for it sets a dearer price on 
every thing.  
 Much money makes a Countrey poor, for it sets a dearer price on 
every thing. 
 A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
 Of mighty monarchs.  
 A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
 Of mighty monarchs. 
He that once hitts, is ever bending.
He that once hitts, is ever bending.
God the first garden made, and the first city Cain.
God the first garden made, and the first city Cain.
 Sceptre and crown must tumble down
 And in the dust be equal made
  With the poor crooked read more 
 Sceptre and crown must tumble down
 And in the dust be equal made
  With the poor crooked scythe and spade. 
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.