I've known you of old You've robbed my poor pockets of silver and gold Beafsteak when I'm hungry Rye whiskey when I'm dry Greenbacks when I'm hard up And heaven when I die Rye whiskey, rye whiskey Rye whiskey I cry If I don't get rye whiskey I surely will die Jack of diamonds, jack of diamonds I've known you of old You've robbed my poor pockets of silver and gold