The doors are opened, the violins clear!
Come, enter in
Here we find mirth, good friends, ever dear
Here we have wine
Pluck now the bass, and stroke the violin
Let now the horns ring out, lend ear to their cheer
And beauty's array
Shall in pairs gently sway
And we will display
Our skill and carbine
Come, my good brothers, and dance at the balls
Leaping in fling
None here are base, only corporals call
Swing and take wing
Perform entrechats, with legs in full swing
Jingle your coins, let them sound in the halls
How fleetly you prance
So slender your stance
And lively your dance!
By morn the gallows shall ring
Jovial brothers! Each take up his lass
Spin her around
Hey! In wild flight, bow and nod as you pass
Frolic and bound
Arms stretched wide, all you rogues in a round
Into the abyss, let no hiccup amass
For now we shall drink
Till our hearts start to sync
And our bellies near brink
Tis of no concern
Blow, you rascals, and stand straight and true
Whistle and shout
Windows wide open, the floorboards crack too
Leap, do not doubt
Arms and legs smashing, we'll end the bout
Out through the window, then back we shall queue
Now bottles we shake
And the spirits partake
Your lady's hand take
And hush your loud snout