Laughing Boy is drowned
Sailed across the sea
Whisky was his daily bread
His like we'll never see, again
And you should have seen him
Dancing on the tables
It was just like a play

Laughing Boy, Laughing Boy it's over
Laughing Boy, Laughing Boy it's over

Laughing boy is drowned
Danced on nimble toes
Angels wept at Caeser's head
He sang the "Old Dark Rose"
Sang it for free
Stay awhile, fill your glass
Have another, yeah (just like a play)

Laughing Boy, Laughing Boy it's over
Laughing Boy, Laughing Boy it's over

Dublin streets are quiet tonight
There's a shadow on the water
Dublin streets are quiet tonight
There's a shadow on the water...