Is There Beer?
     copyright © 2005 by Ernest Clark

I'm singing for my supper.  Is there beer?
Is everyone happy?  Is there lots of foamy cheer?
I know the stew is tasty, it's famous far and near,
But first things first:  Is there beer?

I've music and I've stories.  Is there beer?
Of Mars and Venus bickering, John Barleycorn to hear,
I hope you keep your suppers down, 'caus then my own is near.
But let's get down to basics.  Is there beer?

May this night be one of pleasure.  Is there beer?
May our patron in his plenty a tidy profit clear.
They're starving off in India, but I am starving here!
I'm singing for my supper, is there beer?