I've had a life that's full
Everyone's been good to me
So fire up that fiddle, boy
And give me one last drink
When the sun comes up
I will leave without a fight
The world is mine tonight
♪
Old John on his deathbed cried
I think I will wait 'til tomorrow to die
Sun is shining, birds still sing
This sir, is no day to go
Up and out the door
I've had a life that's full
Everyone's been good to me
So fire up that fiddle boy
And give me one last drink
When the sun comes up
I will leave without a fight
The world is mine tonight
♪
Took young Molly by the hand
Spun her 'round and back again
Clicked his heels, bowed his head
Never a tear in his eye
They carried on 'til five
I've had a life that's full
Everyone's been good to me
So fire up that fiddle, boy
And give me one last drink
When the sun comes up
I will leave without a fight
The world is mine tonight
So raise a glass to the dear departed ones
(Raise a glass to the dear departed ones)
Won't you raise a glass to the dear departed ones
The room was full of all his friends
Never a funeral, this was the end
They drank to all who lent their hands
Everyone drank to John
Raised a glass and said
I've had a life that's full
Everyone's been good to me
So fire up that fiddle, boy
And give me one last drink
When the sun comes up
I will leave without a fight
The world is mine tonight
I've had a life that's full
Everyone's been good to me
So fire up that fiddle boy
And give me one last drink
When the sun comes up
I will leave without a trace
The world was mine today