Bring us in no beef, for there is many bones,
But bring us in good ale, for that go'th down
at once. Bring us in…
Bring us in no bacon, for that is passing fat,
But bring us in good ale, and give us enough of
that. Bring us in…
Bring us in no mutton, for that is passing
lean,
Nor bring us in no tripes, for they be seldom
clean. Bring us in…
Bring us in no eggs, for there are many shells,
But bring us in good ale, and give us nothing
else. Bring us in…
Bring us in no butter, for therein are many
hairs,
Nor bring us in no pig's flesh, for that will
make us bears. Bring…
Bring us in no puddings, for therein is all
Good's good,
Nor bring us in no venison, that is not for our
blood. Bring us in…
Bring us in no capon's flesh for that is often
dear,
Nor bring us in no duck's flesh, for they
slobber in the mere.
Bring us in good ale, good ale, And bring us in
good ale:
For our blessed Lady's sake, bring us in good
ale.
Bring us in no brown bread, for that is made of
bran,
Nor bring us in no white bread, for therein is
no gain, Bring us in…
