Goodbye Summer

This seemed appropriate, being the night before school starts and summer on its way out. I like Hair of the Dog's version, but it's traditional, so any number of Irish bands have covered it. Says a lot.

The Parting Glass

Of all the money that ere I had, I spent it in good company.
And of all the harm that ere I've done, alas was done to none but me.
And all I've done for want of wit, to memory now I cannot recall.
So fill me to the parting glass. Goodnight and joy be with you all.

Of all the comrades that ere I had, they're sorry for my going away,
And of all the sweethearts that ere I had , they wish me one more day to stay,
But since it falls unto my lot that I should rise while you should not,
I will gently rise and I'll softly call, "Goodnight and joy be with you all!"

Oh, if I had money enough to spend and leisure time to sit awhile
There is a fair maid in this town that sorely has my heart beguiled
Her rosy cheeks and ruby lips, she alone has my heart in thrall.
So fill me to the parting glass. Goodnight and joy be with you all.

Mike D'Angelis's voice is so raspy as he finishes their set at The Parting Glass in Saratoga that the sadness and melancholy just jump out of the speaker at you. Sadness. Deep sadness. Really moving. Like summer, too, joy is so quickly spent, and leaves you waiting for it to come around again. What a great song.

Goodnight and joy be with you all.