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Friday, 27 June 2008

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