By Tom Yates of Rochdale, England. I think he wrote this sometime in the 1960s. A true favourite of my performances.<\/p>\n
\nThe day\u2019s full end is rounded out
\nAnd ends the working light
\nAnd I shall have all round about
\nThe friendship of this night., to\u2026<\/p>\n
Chorus: So bide with us just one hour to pass, Use up the time you have to spend Come one, come all, for the parting toast By Tom Yates of Rochdale, England. I think he wrote this sometime in the 1960s. A true favourite of my performances. The day\u2019s full end is rounded out And ends the working light And I shall have all round … Continue reading
\nBide a while, bide a while,<\/strong><\/em>
\nsit you down by me.<\/strong><\/em>
\nBide a while, bide a while, <\/strong><\/em>
\nIn friendly company<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
\nBefore you think to part.
\nAllow the landlord fill your glass.
\nLet friendship fill your heart…..and<\/p>\n
\nWith kinsmen you well know
\nSo pull aside a chair, lads,
\nThe time before you go ……..and<\/p>\n
\nIs raised in fond refrain.
\nNo matter who shall play the host
\nWe’ll bide a while again…………so<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"