First of the Rest of the Day

The evening is over, the room is half empty We’ve emptied our pockets drinking whiskey and beer But we got time for one more round, boys, for the sake of the mem’ries Then we don’t have to go home, but, we sure can’t stay here Here’s a toast to the first of the rest of the day It’s been a helluva night, but the night fades away Here’s a glass to the women, fair-minded and strong And a glass to your health, may you live well and long Here’s a toast to all Irishmen, fearless and true May your joys be plentiful, your troubles be few One last glass for Old Ireland, long sing Her praise And remember this night, for the rest of your days The dome lights are blazing, the better to see you And look into your eyes for one last parting glass For the hope of the weary, the people triumphant When the last shall be first and the first shall be last Here’s a toast to the first of the rest of the day It’s been a helluva night, but the night fades away Here’s a glass to the women, fair-minded and strong And a glass to your health, may you live well and long Here’s a toast to all Irishmen, fearless and true May your joys be plentiful, your troubles be few One last glass for Old Ireland, long sing Her praise And remember this night, for the rest of your days And remember this night for the rest of your days!