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And so weve had another night |
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Of poetry and poses, |
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And each man knows hell be alone |
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When the sacred ginmill closes. |
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And so well drink the final glass |
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Each to his joy and sorrow |
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And hope the numbing drink will last |
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Til opening tomorrow. |
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And when we stumble back again |
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Like paralytic dancers |
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Each knows the question he must ask |
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And each man knows the answer. |
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And so well drink the final drink |
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That cuts the brain in sections |
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Where answers do not signify |
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And there aren't any questions. |
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I broke my heart the other day. |
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It will mend again tomorrow. |
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If I'd been drunk when I was born |
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I'd be ignorant of sorrow. |
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And so well drink the final toast |
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That never can be spoken: |
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Heres to the heart that is wise enough |
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To know when it's better off broken. |