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The Old Black Rum
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Singer/Songwriter
The Old Black Rum was released on October 11, 1995 by Warner Music Canada as a part of the album Up
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AlbumUp
Release DateOctober 11, 1995
LabelWarner Music Canada
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM137

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Great Big Sea
Great Big Sea
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Bob Hallett
Bob Hallett
Songwriter
[traditional]
[traditional]
Writer
Great Big Sea
Great Big Sea
Arranger

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I drank sixteen doubles for the price of one
Trying to find the courage to talk to one
I asked her for a dance
Not a second glance
My night had just begun
[Verse 2]
Well, I drink to the Father and the Holy Ghost
I'm kneeling at the alter of my nightly post
So I'll raise a glass, not the first nor the last
Come join me in this toast
[Verse 3]
Because the old black rum's got a hold on me
Like a dog wrapped round my leg
And the old black rum's got a hold on me
Will I live for another day?
Hey, will I live for another day?
[Verse 4]
Well the Queen of George Street just went walking on by
Walking on by with some guy who don't care
That she stood in line since half past nine
And spent three hours on her hair
[Verse 5]
Well her friend is looking at me with an evil grin
I think the bloody racket might soon begin
I must have said something
To the George Street Queen
The boys are joining in
[Verse 6]
Because the old black rum's got a hold on me
Like a dog wrapped round my leg
And the old black rum's got a hold on me
Will I live for another day?
Hey, will I live for another day?
[Verse 7]
So I drank all of my money
And I slept out in the rain
Everyday is different, but the nights, they're all the same
You never see the sun on the old black rum
But I know I'm gonna do it again
[Verse 8]
Because the old black rum's got a hold on me
Like a dog wrapped round my leg
And the old black rum's got a hold on me
Will I live for another day?
Hey, will I live for another day?
[Verse 9]
Because the old black rum's got a hold on me
Like a dog wrapped round my leg
And the old black rum's got a hold on me
Will I live for another day?
Hey, will I live for another day?
Hey, will I live for another day?
Written by: Bob Hallett, [traditional]
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