Jock Stewart

Summary: Basically, Stewart proves his manliness by getting all the rounds in at the bar - and shooting his dog (though the dog shooting is open to debate).

Moral: Buying all the drinks shouldn't be able to get you lots of friends, but in this case it appears to.

Now, my name is Jock Stewart
I'm a canny gaun man,
And a roving young fellow, I've been.

So be easy and free
When you're drinkin wi' me.
I'm a man you don't meet every day.

I have acres of land;
I have men at command;
I have always a shilling to spare.

Now, I took out my gun,
With my dog I did shoot,
All down by the River Kildare

I'm a piper by trade
And a roving young blade
And many a tune I do play

Let us catch well the hours
And the minutes that fly
And we'll share them together this day

So, come fill up your glasses
Of brandy and wine,
And whatever the cost, I will pay.

Additional Information:

This song featured in Dave's Angle on episode 24 of the Garden Sessions FREE fortnightly internet radio show (or Podcast).