John Alcohol, my foe.

John Alcohol, my foe, John,

Ye've wrought me muckle skaith,

And yet to part wi' you, John,

I own I'm unko' laith;

But I'll join the temperance ranks, John,

Ye needna say me no;

It's better late than ne'er do weel,

John Alcohol, my foe.

Anonymous.