Nor yet so very wise, John,
Yet what is right and good and true,
You’re old enough to prize, John.
Let the people drink who will,
But when they come to you, John,
Boldly say, “I’ve signed the pledge,
And mean to keep it too,” John.
“Nay,” John, “Nay,” John, that’s what you must say John,
Whenever you are asked to drink, or you’ll be led astray, John.
Think, John, think, John, what a thing is drink, John,