Let me fill your glass
and let sorrows pass
for you never will be old:
Come on, sing my song,
your life won’t be long:
Soon you’re dead, sweet prince, pale and cold.
So let us now with every breath
drink, and play a trick on death.
There’s no need for you to cry:
Raise your cup and drink it dry.
Let me fill your glass
and let sorrows pass
for you never will be old:
Come on, sing my song,
your life won’t be long:
Soon you’re dead, sweet prince, pale and cold.
All the world is moaning – well, then let in moan.
If you need more pleasure, you can take a loan.
I can be your friend in many shapes:
Made from hops, from barley and from grapes.
Let me fill your glass
and let sorrows pass
for you never will be old:
Come on, sing my song,
your life won’t be long:
Soon you’re dead, sweet prince, pale and cold.
It is poison that you think your life
Vicious poison that will end your strife
So you thought I was your friend, you fool?
Thought me light?
Think again! That isn’t right!
Let me fill your glass
and let sorrows pass
for you never will be old:
Come on, sing my song,
your life won’t be long:
Soon you’re dead, sweet prince, pale and cold.
dead, sweet prince, pale and cold…
Dead.
This song can be found on the album »Garden of the Lost«
The song with chords as a PDF
The song in Chordpro format
English Lyrics © 2001 by Thesilée
Translation of the song »Der Geist in der Flasche« © by Silva Loewenthal