I Never Drink Behind The Bar - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
I Never Drink Behind the Bar. Copyright, 1882, by Wm. A. Pond & Co. Written and sung by Edward Harrigan. 
I used to own a fine saloon with mirrors on the wall, The finest class would never pass, but just drop in and call. Good morning, Pete, they'd say to me, "You're looking slick--ta-ta Will you join!" "I must decline while I'm behind the bar." 
Chorus. I never drink behind the bar, but I will take a fine cigar, Or a sip of Polinar, I never drink behind the bar. 
Like a pink I'll mix a drink and toss the glass in style, "The round on you, a dollar due, " I'd whisper with a smile. "Don't go home, I'm quite alone, you've time to call a ear; Try one with me, oh, don't you see that I'm behind the bar? "-Chorus. 
Oh, I could mix a lemonade, a cocktail or gin fizz; 'Twas given out that none about could beat me at the biz. "You're a lally cooler, Pete-a regular lardy-da," They'll wink at me and bet a V I'd drink behind the bar.-Chorus.