O, whiskey is the life of man,
Whiskey, Johnny!
I drink whiskey when I can
Whiskey for my Johnny!

Whiskey from an old tin can,
Whiskey, Johnny!
I'll drink whiskey when I can.
Whiskey for my Johnny!

I drink it hot, I drink it cold,
Whiskey, Johnny!
I drink it new, I drink it old.
Whiskey for my Johnny!

Whiskey makes me feel so sad,
Whiskey, Johnny!
Whiskey killed my poor old dad.
Whiskey for my Johnny!

Whiskey killed my poor old dad.
Whiskey, Johnny!
And whiskey drove my mother mad.
Whiskey for my Johnny!

I thought I heard the old man say,
Whiskey, Johnny!
I'll treat my crew in a decent way.
Whiskey for my Johnny!

glass of grog for every man,
Whiskey, Johnny!
And a bottle full for the chanteyman.
Whiskey for my Johnny!

Whiskey up and whiskey down.
Whiskey, Johnny!
And whiskey all around the town.
Whiskey for my Johnny!

Oh whiskey here and whiskey there.
Whiskey, Johnny!
Oh I'll have whisky everywhere.
Whiskey for my Johnny!

Whiskey makes me pawn my clothes.
Whiskey, Johnny!
And whiskey gave me this red nose.
Whiskey for my Johnny!