blood and whiskey

urban legend and american folklore

tells of a man who was one of a kind

a sure gent with a flair for fashion

prone to violence at any time

a legendary hooligan with a thirst for blood and a taste for booze

this brave and daring brutal soul

he lived and fought by his own rules

shake the hand that shook the world

shoe-shine boy to champion

he'd fought and beaten many foes

his calling card was a kick to the groin

and a broken bottle to the bridge of the nose

he aimed to kill when he took to the ring

this boston strong boy loved to fight

on more than one occasion

a bout was stopped to save an opponents life

shake the hand that shook the world

for blood and whiskey with a bare knuckled fist