ONLY NOW AND THEN.
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Think it no excuse, boys, Merging into men, That you do a wrong act “Only now and then.” Better to be careful As you go along, If you would be manly, Capable and strong. Many a wretched sot, boys, That one daily meets Drinking from the beer-kegs, Living in the streets, Or at best, in quarters Worse than any pen, Once was dressed in broadcloth Drinking now and then. When you have a habit That is wrong, you know, Knock it off at once, lads, With a sudden blow. Think it no excuse, boys, Merging into men, That you do a wrong act “Only now and then.”