1883 The Bar-Tenders' Guide or How to Mix all kinds of Plain and Fancy Drinks (1976 edition)

GOOD OLD ROCK AND RYE. Dediealcd to TOM A. DEAN. uf the fîrm of Woodford, Dean & Co

The good apostle long ago Advised his friend to take Nol water, but a "little wine, Just for his stotnach's sake." But you can bet, had he lived yet, This beverage to try, He'd have prescribed for Timothy That good old Rock and Rye. Chorus—For everybody, etc., etc. Between ail mortals here below Great différence we wîll find ; Each wishes in the path to go Best suited to his mind. The deacon takes his liquor home, And drinks it on the sly : The worldly man walks boldly in, And calîs for Rock and Rye. Chorus—For everybody, etc., etc. Now here's a problem you may try With patience to explaîn ; ' Why did the Power that made the Rye, Produce the sugar-cane ? Foreseeîng ail, did He net know That people by and by Woutd get so cunnîngas to go To making Rock and Rye? Chorus—For everybody, etc., etc.