In water pure there's danger sure,

All fizzle-pop's deceiving;

And ginger-beer must make you queer

(If GRANVILLE you're believing).

Safe, on the whole, is Alcohol;

It saves man's strength from sinking.

I injure none, and have good f—fun.

Whilst drinking, drinking, drinking!

Hic! Hic! Hooray!! New reasons gay

For drink from doctors borrow!