“The Cup o Tay”
Description
The singer praises the virtues of "a gintale (genteel) cup o' tay": "Och, prate about your wine, or poteen mighty fine, There's no such draught as mine." Whiskey makes the head sore, but tea brings good company. The singer thanks the Chinese for it
References
- SHenry H489, p. 48, "The Cup o' Tay" (1 text, 1 tune)
- O'Conor, p. 7, "A Cup O' Tay" (1 text)
- Roud #13362
- BI, HHH489