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Well Fair Laddie. Extravaganza 1961

Beer, Glorious Beer

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Beer, Glorious Beer

Gaze upon the amber glow
Swish it softly to and fro
Listen to the way it fizzes
See the froth around the rim
Rub your finger round the brim
Nothing's quite the same as this is
Did you ever see such a heavenly sight
Such a glorious treasure to imbibe
Eight lovely ounces of heavenly delight
Not a poet could hope to describe it.

Beer, glorious beer
It's simply delicious
Cool, frothing and clear
So very nutritious
We'll down it with skill and speed
If it is fermented
And if it should kill us we'd
Die contended.

Beer, glorious beer
What Heavenly dewdrops
Your woes disappear
When you've had a few drops
We're hardworking Kiwis
And that's why we revere
Just beer, wonderful beer, marvellous beer, fabulous beer, glorious beer.

Beer, glorious beer
We won't be without it
It hasn't a peer
Nobody could doubt it
When you're at death's door, my boys

Beer soon makes you healthy
Drink it when you're poor, my boys
You'll get wealthy.

Beer, glorious beer
We're fish out of water
If some isn't near
We're bricks without mortar
Don't waste any time, now boys
Get your glass into gear
For beer, wonderful beer, marvellous beer, fabulous beer, glorious beer.

Beer, glorious beer
Be in while you're able
We'll drink until we're
Right under the table
Some favour Waikato and
Some like Waitemata
They're all so completely grand
What's it matter?

Beer, glorious beer
Oh, what a sensation!
Beer, glorious beer
Lifeblood of the nation
Merry Christmas to all our friends
And a happy new year
With beer, wonderful beer, marvellous beer, fabulous beer, glorious beer.

Cartoon of a beer mug

Cartoon of a woman in a dress walking in the puddle