A Pint of Plain is Your Only Man

A Pint of Plain is Your Only Man

By Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan)

Recession Blues?

Read the words, then enjoy Eamon Morrissey reciting

'A Pint of Plain is Your Only Man'

When things go wrong and will not come right,
Though you do the best you can,
When life looks black as the hour of night -
A PINT OF PLAIN IS YOUR ONLY MAN.

When money's tight and is hard to get
And your horse has also ran,
When all you have is a heap of debt -
A PINT OF PLAIN IS YOUR ONLY MAN.

When health is bad and your heart feels strange,
And your face is pale and wan,
When doctors say you need a change,
A PINT OF PLAIN IS YOUR ONLY MAN.

When food is scarce and your larder bare
And no rashers grease your pan,
When hunger grows as your meals are rare -
A PINT OF PLAIN IS YOUR ONLY MAN.

In time of trouble and lousy strife,
You have still got a darlint plan
You still can turn to a brighter ,life -
A PINT OF PLAIN IS YOUR ONLY MAN.

Flann O'Brien - 'At Swim-Two-Birds'

Eamon Morrissey's recites
A Pint of Plain is Your Only Man

Nancy's Pub, Ardara, County Donegal

Nancy's Pub, Ardara, County Donegal

This famous Irish pub is celebrated for its pint of Guinness, its great food and its lively music. Step into the shadows and step into delight.

"Sure, wouldn't you just know from lookin' at it?"

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"We both sat down at a little table

We looked at each other a little while

We both sat down at a little table

And Nancy's whiskey it did beguile."

From 'Nancy's Whiskey' sung by Andy Irvine