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My pipe is out, my glass is dry
My fire is almost ashes too
But once again, before you go
And I prepare to meet the New
Old Year! a parting word that's true
For we've been comrades, you and I
I thank God for each day of you
There! bless you now! Old Year, good-bye!
Robert W. Service