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 If thou wilt keep my head well filled with wine,

I care not if the whole round world be thine;

O fading kingdoms and forgotten kings,

I know a better kingdom—drink red wine.

Within the tavern each man is a king,

Wine is the slave that brings him—anything;

O friend, be wise in time and join our band,

Drink and forget, and laugh and dance and sing.