We Like Beer

words & music by T. Szymczak, M.Nowakowski, K.Gregor

COME CLOSER ,I WANT ALL TO HEAR, NO SECRET THAT WE LIKE OUR BEER LAGER OR OUR FAVORITE ALE, HELPS US TELL OUR TALE

PLEASE DON'T HAND US FANCY WINE, SIPPIN SLOW, A WASTE OF TIME TIGHTEN UP YOUR CORK OR CAP, JUST GIVE ME WHAT'S ON TAP

'CAUSE WE LIKE BEER, NOW EVERYBODY CHEER WE'RE GLAD THAT YOU'RE ALL HERE, NOW POUR IT RIGHT IN HERE,

'CAUSE WE LIKE BEER, NOW EVERYBODY CHEER WE'RE GLAD THAT YOU'RE ALL HERE (SIP BREAK) LET'S HAVE ANOTHER BEER

BOTTELS, CANS, OR MICRO BREWS, DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOU CHOOSE PIZZA, PRETZELS ANY FOOD, WITH BEER YOU NEVER LOOSE

ALL THE COUNTRIES YOU COULD GO, CHINA, POLAND, MEXICO BUT THE BEST BEER THAT I FOUND, WHEN SOMEONE BUYS THE ROUND

'CAUSE WE LIKE BEER, NOW EVERYBODY CHEER WE'RE GLAD THAT YOU'RE ALL HERE, NOW POUR IT RIGHT IN HERE,

'CAUSE WE LIKE BEER, NOW EVERYBODY CHEER WE'RE GLAD THAT YOU'RE ALL HERE (SIP BREAK) LET'S HAVE ANOTHER BEER

ONE THING THAT I'LL NEVER TRY, THESE PLACES WHERE THE TOWN IS DRY THERE'S NOT A BEER THAT YOU CAN BUY, MAKES YOU WANT TO CRY

HOLD YOUR MUG UP WHERE YOU ARE, LETS GET A BEER WE CAN'T BE FAR SO GRAB YOUR KEYS, HOP IN YOUR CAR, AND TAKE ME TO A BAR

'CAUSE WE LIKE BEER, NOW EVERYBODY CHEER WE'RE GLAD THAT YOU'RE ALL HERE, NOW POUR IT RIGHT IN HERE,

'CAUSE WE LIKE BEER, NOW EVERYBODY CHEER WE'RE GLAD THAT YOU'RE ALL HERE (SIP BREAK) LET'S HAVE ANOTHER BEER

Black & White (A LOVE STORY)

IF YOU FIND LOVE, (IT'S) LIFE GIVEN' YOU A BREAK
AND SOMETIMES YOU THINK (IS) THIS LUCK OR A MIS-TAKE
(SEEMS) MOST OF THE TIME, (SHE) WON'T SHARE YOUR POINT OF VIEW
(WHEN) YOU'RE THINKING FOREVER, SHE TELLS YOU THAT WE'RE THRU

BLACK & WHITE, IT NEVER MATTERS WHO'S IS WRONG OR RIGHT
WHEN WE'RE TOGETHER IT'S LIKE DAY AND NIGHT
WHEN WE MAKE LOVE YOU KNOW IT FEELS SO RIGHT (THEN) WE START TO FIGHT

BLACK & WHITE, WHEN WE'RE TOGETHER IT'S LIKE DAY AND NIGHT
IT NEVER MATTERS WHO IS WRONG OR RIGHT
WE'RE AS DIFFERENT AS BLACK & WHITE

WHEN I THINK OF YOU, I GET ALL WARM INSIDE
YOU FEEL THE SAME, IT'S SOMETHING YOU CAN'T HIDE
(BUT) WASTE'IN ALL THIS LOVE, IT SEEMS LIKE SUCH A CRIME,
(CAUSE) WHEN WE'RE TOGETHER, IT'S LIKE I'M DOIN' TIME

BLACK & WHITE, IT NEVER MATTERS WHO'S IS WRONG OR RIGHT
WHEN WE'RE TOGETHER IT'S LIKE DAY AND NIGHT
JUST MAYBE WE CAN MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT (THEN) WE START TO FIGHT

BLACK & WHITE, WHEN WE'RE TOGETHER IT'S LIKE DAY AND NIGHT
IT NEVER MATTERS WHO IS WRONG OR RIGHT
WE'RE AS DIFFERENT AS BLACK & WHITE

EVERYONE KNOWS, THAT OPPOSITES ATTRACT
WHEN THEY GET CLOSE, THERE'S NO TURNING BACK
IS THIS LOVE OR HATE, IT'S TOO HARD TO TELL
I TELL YOU, I LOVE YOU YOU TELL ME GO TO ....(CHORUS)

BLACK & WHITE, IT NEVER MATTERS WHO'S IS WRONG OR RIGHT
WHEN WE'RE TOGETHER IT'S LIKE DAY AND NIGHT
(OH CAN'T YOU) FEEL THE FIRE BURING BRIGHT THERE'S HOPE IN SIGHT

BLACK & WHITE, WHEN WE'RE TOGETHER IT'S LIKE DAY AND NIGHT
IT NEVER MATTERS WHO IS WRONG OR RIGHT
WE'RE AS DIFFERENT AS BLACK & WHITE

Everybody's Polish on Dyngus Day

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A PARTY, IT'S THE PLACE TO GO
DYNGUS DAY, IN BUFFALO
THE MONDAY AFTER EASTER IS A HOLIDAY
EVRYBODY'S POLISH, ON DYNGUS DAY

CULTURE, FOOD AND POLKA MUSIC, ALL OVER TOWN
FAVORITE REFRESHMENTS, TO WASH THEM DOWN
NO MATTER HOW YOU SPELL YOUR NAME, WE'RE HAPPY TO SAY
EVRYBODY'S POLISH, ON DYNGUS DAY

A SPECIAL DAY THAT STARTED HERE IN BUFFALO
NOW IT'S FAMOUS FOR THE PARTY WE THROW
MONDAY AFTER EASTER IS OUR DAY TO PLAY
EVRYBODY'S POLISH, ON DYNGUS DAY

GRAB A PUSSYWILLOW, AND BRING A SQUIRT GUN
TRY TO DANCE THE POLKA, IT'S LOTS OF FUN
PARTY HARD TILL DAYLIGHT, SLEEP IN THE NEXT DAY
EVRYBODY'S POLISH, ON DYNGUS DAY

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A PARTY, IT'S THE PLACE TO GO
DYNGUS DAY, IN BUFFALO
THE MONDAY AFTER EASTER IS A HOLIDAY
EVRYBODY'S POLISH, ON DYNGUS DAY
EVRYBODY'S POLISH, YES, EVR'BODY'S POLISH,
OH, EVR'BODY'S POLISH, ON DYNGUS DAY

Kishka

Someone stole the kishka, Someone stole the kishka
Who stole the kishka,, from the butcher's shop?
Who stole the kishka?, Who stole the kishka?
Who stole the kishka?, Someone call the cops!
Fat and round and firmly packed, It was hanging on the rack
Someone stole the kishka, When I turned my back
Who stole the kishka? Who stole the kishka?
Who stole the kishka?, Someone bring it back!

(2) TAKE MY SWEET KOSCHEEKE, TAKE MY PLUMP PEROGI
TAKE MY LONG KILBASA, BUT PLEASE DON'T TAKE MY KISHKA
Who stole the kishka?, Who stole the kishka?
Who stole the kishka?, Someone call the cops!

Fat and round and firmly packed, It was hanging on the rack
Someone stole the kishka, When I turned my back
Who stole the kishka? Who stole the kishka?
Who stole the kishka?, Someone call the cops!

(CALL 9-11 SOMBODY'S GOING TO JAIL)

(3)
BAD BOY BAD BOYS WHAT YA GONNA DO
WHAT YA GONNA DO WHEN THEY COME FOR YOU
BAD BOY BAD BOYS WHAT YA GONNA DO
WHAT YA GONNA DO WHEN THEY COME FOR YOU
Who stole the kishka? , Who stole the kishka?
Who stole the kishka?, Someone call the cops!

JERRY found the kishka JERRY found the kishka
JERRY found the kishka And he hung it on the rack.
He found the kishkaHe he found the kishka
He found the kishka GAVE ME A HEART ATTACK!

MILWAUKEE POLISH FEST

EVERYONE JOIN US, FOR THE WORLD'S BEST POLISH FEST

(1) THE FESTIVAL ALWAYS HAS SOMETHING TO DO,
LEARN OF THE CULTURE, THE PAST AND THE NEW
PICK UP A KEEPSAKE, OR TRY THE CUZINE,
THERE'S SO MUCH THAT HAS TO BE SEEN

MILWAUKEE POLISH FEST,
(THE) FOOD AND MUSIC ARE SIMPLY THE BEST
EVERYONE COME TO THE POLISH FEST
COME ON AND JOIN US, FOR THE WORLDS BEST POLISH FEST

(2) VISIT A VILLAGE, FROM MILES AWAY
THE FOLK ART AND MUSIC PESENTED EACH DAY
SAMPLE SOME KRUPNIK OR SOK IN YOUR BEER
YOU'RE SURE TO BE BACK EVERY YEAR

MILWAUKEE POLISH FEST,
(THE) FOOD AND MUSIC ARE SIMPLY THE BEST
EVERYONE COME TO THE POLISH FEST
COME ON AND JOIN US, FOR THE WORLDS BEST POLISH FEST

(3) FEAST ON THE FLAVORS OF YOUR FAVORITE DISH
DANCE TO A POLKA WHEN-EVER YOU WISH
ADMIRE THE COSTUMES, ALL MADE BY HAND
OR HEAR THE WORLDS BEST POLKA BANDS

No More Snow (SNOWBIRDS' LAMENT)

NO MORE SNOW, I CAN'T TAKE IT ANY MORE
NO MORE SNOW, CAN'T EVEN MAKE IT THROUGH MY DOOR
NO MORE SNOW, I HATE EVERY FALLING FLAKE
NO MORE SNOW, I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH I CAN TAKE

SOME PEOPLE CALL WINTER, THEIR FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR
BUT JUNE THRU SEPTEMBER'S, THE TIME THAT I LOVE DEAR
WHEN IT TURNS COLDER, SOMETIMES OVER NIGHT
I LOOK OUT THE WINDOW, AND EVERYTHING IS WHITE

NO MORE SNOW, CAN'T STAND IT ANYMORE
NO MORE SNOW, I'LL NEVER MAKE IT TO THE STORE
NO MORE SNOW, IT'S COVERING MY FEET
NO MORE SNOW, THOSE SNOW PLOWS NEVER FIND MY STREET

SHE LIKES TO SHOVEL, IT'S GOOD FOR HER BACK
BUT DON'T EVEN ASK ME, DON'T NEED NO HEARTATTACK
WHEN THE SNOW STOPS, I SIT DOWN AND PRAY
I PRAY FOR THE SUNSHINE, TO MELT THIS CRAP AWAY

NO MORE SNOW, COVERS EVERYTHING I SEE
NO MORE SNOW, IS THAT MY LAWNMOWER BY TREE
NO MORE SNOW, ALL THE SKIER'S ARE IN LUCK
NO MORE SNOW, AND I'M SO TIRED OF GETTING STUCK
(BREAK)

NOW THAT I'M OLDER, IVE SEEN THE LIGHT
I NO LONGER STRUGGLE, AND GIVEN UP THE FIGHT
MY BOOTS AND MY SHOVEL, THEY'RE OUT OF REACH
I DON'T THINK I'LL NEED THEM, HERE IN WEST PALM BEACH

NO MORE SNOW, I WEAR A T-SHIRT NEW YEARS EVE
NO MORE SNOW, OH WHY IT TOOK SO LONG TO LEAVE
NO MORE SNOW, YOU CAN JOIN US BY THE POOL
NO MORE SNOW, FOR OUR CHRISTMAS BAR-B-Q

NO MORE SNOW ...I TRADED MY "ARTIC CAT" FOR A JET SKI
NO MORE SNOW... ANYBODY WANT TO BUY A USED SNOW BLOWER?
NO MORE SNOW, ONLY "SKIS" DOWN HERE ARE DOMBROWSKIS
NO MORE SNOW, THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING...ON SAND
NO MORE SNOW, I DON'T EVEN OWN A SNOW BRUSH
NO MORE SNOW, I'VE GOT YOUR CHILL FACTOR
NO MORE SNOW, YOU WON'T SHOVEL SNOW OFF MY TRAILER

Still Waltzing with You

In the morning, in the evening, every night in my dreams
I still see you like the first time when you said yes to me
And we swayed on the dance floor like true lovers do
And I thank God I'm still waltzing with you

It's amazing how you know me more than I know myself
You're my perfect dancing parter, no there's nobody else
Who could follow or lead step by step like you do
Oh, I thank God I'm still waltzing with you

Bridge
Even when the music stops you're still right by my side
And soon enough your loving touch brings our song back alive

And we're lost in the magic of an old melody
And we're laughing and we're singing in sweet harmony
Then we hold on 'til day breaks like new lovers do
Yea, I thank God I'm still waltzing with you

Instrumental

Bridge
Even when the music stops you're still right by my side
And soon enough your loving touch brings our song back alive

In the morning, in the evening, every night in my dreams
I still see you like the first time when you said yes to me
And we swayed on the dance floor like true lovers do
And I thank God I'm still waltzing with you
Yea, I think God I'm still waltzing with you

What's in the Box?

(1)
THE HOLIDAY SEASON, (IS) THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR
I LOVE ALL THE SHOPPING, FOR GIFTS OF X-MAS CHEER
I'VE HUNG ALL THE LIGHTS, ON THE HOUSE AND ON THE TREE
(ON) THE ROOF I PUT SANTA, FOR EVERYONE TO SEE

(2) I COOKED X-MAS DINNER, A MASTERPICE I MADE
BOUGHT PLENTY OF PRESENTS, AND ALL THOSE BILLS ARE PAID
(I) DID ALL THE WRAPPING, WITH RIBBONS AND A BOW
(BUT) THERE'S ONE EXTRA GIFT, AND WHAT'S IN IT I DON'T KNOW

(CHORUS 1) WHAT'S IN THE BOX, IN PAPER WRAPPED SO FINE
WHAT'S IN THE BOX, THE LABEL SAYS IT'S MINE
WHAT'S IN THE BOX, (IS) IT SOMETHING I WANT SO
WHAT'S IN THE BOX, I REALLY NEED TO KNOW

(3) THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, I TRIED TO BE SO GOOD
(AND) ALWAYS HELPED OTHERS, AS OFTEN AS I COULD
BEEN NICE TO YOUR MOTHER, AND EVEN UNCLE JOE
BUT NOW IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY, I REALLY HAVE TO KNOW

(CHORUS 2) WHAT'S IN THE BOX, AS IT SITS UNDERNEATH THE TREE
WHAT'S IN THE BOX, I KNOW THERE'S SOMETHING THERE FOR ME
WHAT'S IN THE BOX, IF I SHAKE IT WILL IT BREAK
WHAT'S IN THE BOX, I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH CAN I TAKE

(4) YOU MUST 'VE BOUGHT SOMETHING, YOUR LAST TRIP TO TO THE MALL
THIS PACKAGE IS DIFFERENT, I'M SURE I CHECKED THEM ALL
IT'S SO CLOSE TO X-MAS, AND I'VE BEEN VERY GOOD TO YOU
OH' HOW NICE I COULD BE, IF YOU'LL JUST GIVE ME A CLUE

(CHORUS 3) 3X'S
WHAT'S IN THE BOX,____________________(REPEAT CHORUS TAGS WITH SOME IMPROV.)____

Your Mother Oberek

When we met, your mother tried to tell you.
That a bum like me did not deserve you.
Than she said you better find another.
Why don’t you go back, to your mother

Your momma said that I was just a gypsy.
Chasing girls and always getting tipsy.
She compared me to your worthless brother.
Why don’t you go back, to your mother

For twenty years, I tried my best to please you.
Gave you all I had, yet you made me blue.
Now it’s time for me to find another
Why don’t you go back, to your mother

Thoughts of a Father

These are the thoughts of a father
On the Wedding Day of his daughter
As my mind wanders back
To the first time I held her
I look at her now, the same pride in my eyes
As on to the dance floor we glide
This is the dance of the bride and her father.

We walked down the aisle, on my face there’s a smile
But deep in my heart there’s a tear
Our friends and relations are here in the church
With smiles on their faces, they stare
As we walked towards the man who has stolen your heart
And to whom I must give you away
But I wish you love, on your wedding day.

Dance with me daughter of mine
On this, your wedding day
Dance with me daughter of mine
You’ll soon be going away
I loved you since; you first began
Now you found a new man
But I love you so, and this you must know
That, my love won’t falter, so dance with me daughter
Beautiful daughter, daughter of mine.

The dance has begun we twirl ‘round the floor
But I know you’re not my little girl anymore
A lovely young woman has taken your place
With happiness written all over her face
You’ve found a new man; you’ve given your hand
And remember although we must part
You’ll leave my arms, but never my heart.

Songs You May Know

Here’s Songs that you might know
you know there’s ”No More Snow”
Those Stickers you love so much
Is proof, that you’ve been Touched!

We’ll play “Del Rio Drive”
It’s a song we do well live
We’ll play one off the rack
So, you will “Come on Back”

So Let the “Good Times Roll”
The “Parties” just begun
“Only You” and me should know
Get up, and join the fun

We're all here to play
”For Our Friends” this day
”Lets Dance” and “you know why”
“Got to Go” , so say good bye

At The Tavern

“The Honkiest Tonkiest Beer Joint in town",

MEET US AT THE TAVERN
LOSE YOUR TROUBLES FOR AWHILE
JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
---PUT ON A GREAT BIG SMILE
THE PARTIES NEVER ENDING
YOU’RE’IN GREAT COMPANY
MEET US AT THE TAVERN
IT’S THE ONLY PLACE TO BE

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BELLY UP LET’S HAVE ANOTHER ROUND
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