the three barrels inn

Jimmy and me we were best mates at school
Annoying the teachers and playing the fool
But then school days ended
When we were suspended
And we were thrown into the world so cruel

Oh the Three Barrels Inn
I wish I was there
The brandy a-swiggin'
With Jimmy McNair

Jimmy and me we said our farewell
As the landlord rang the last order bell
And we finally parted
Our spirits down hearted
To join our ships on the deep ocean swell

Oh the Three Barrels Inn
I wish I was there
The brandy a-swiggin'
With Jimmy McNair

Jimmy and me we went our own ways
Forgetful of friendships and carefree school days
Until the fates took a hand
On the Caribbean sand
Under a dark and deep tropical haze

Oh the Three Barrels Inn
I wish I was there
The brandy a-swiggin'
With Jimmy McNair

I cruised the towns bars drinking all night
And the boatswain and I were seeking a fight
When under a lamp
Stood a dirty mean tramp
Who was venomously vile to our sight

Oh the Three Barrels Inn
I wish I was there
The brandy a-swiggin'
With Jimmy McNair

Together we set on this foul smelling figure
Poking its eyes and pulling its hair
Hitting and kicking
Then with our knives stabbing
Until lying before us was Jimmy McNair

Oh the Three Barrels Inn
I wish I was there
The brandy a-swiggin'
With Jimmy McNair

I fell to my knees sobbing and wailing
Aware of my mortal soul falling
Jimmy dead by my hand
And I know it must end
With my own wretched neck a-stretching

Oh the Three Barrels Inn
I wish I was there
The brandy a-swiggin'
With Jimmy McNair

it's a long long way