Lead Vocal- Alan; Guitars- Alan,Phil; Bass- Phil; Mandolin-Jan; Backing Vocals- Jan, Helen, Phil; Flute- Laura; Mandola- Tony
Many good friends have been toasted
By those who’re no longer here
We’ll drink to their memory in whisky
And chase it all down with strong
I remember the times that she loved me
She held me so close in her arms
She laughed with her blue eyes upon me
And I tasted all of her charms
Chorus
For the pleasures of life are so easy
To let slip away in a glance
Come take my hand my darling
It’s time that we joined in the dance
There are some who have called me a rover
Too carefree for many a man
But I won’t submit to their judgement
I won’t fall in with their plans
There are friends that I’ve meet on my travels
On hot summer nights in Spain
We’d say farewell to our sorrows
If we were there drinking again
Chorus
For I like the taste of malt whisky
And I love the taste of good beer
The friends and the crack are just splendid
There’s many a time of good cheer
Chorus
Many good friends have been toasted.
By those who’re no longer here
We’ll drink to their memory in whisky
And chase it all down with beer
© Copyright 1997 & 2001 Alan Mclean & Alec Burbidge