A Copper for the Cup

Tavern Song in the Weird West

A Copper for the Cup

Opening
It’s a silver for the bread pan and a copper for the cup,
You could bring them both together, I’ll fill your belly up.
I got meats that’s dipped in honey, I got juice pressed from the vine,
And if you’re seeking company, there’s a girl who’s got the time.

Verse 1
Bring a copper for confession, leave your troubles at the door,
Hand a silver to the barmaid, you’ll be fuller than before.
She’ll pour you dreams of amber, till your heart begins to break,
And when you’re finished drinking, she’ll send flowers to your wake.

Chorus
It’s a silver for the bread pan and a copper for the cup,
You could bring them both together, I’ll fill your belly up.
I got meats that’s dipped in honey, I got juice pressed from the vine,
And if you need to bend an ear, I guess I’ve got the time.

Verse 2
There’s a gambler in the corner who always wears a grin,
He’ll deal a hand of aces just to keep you buyin' in.
Your purse feels mighty empty at the sight of all that gold,
But the eyes behind that grinning face say, “Brother, you should fold.” (all together)

Chorus
It’s a silver for the bread pan and a copper for the cup,
You could bring them both together, I’ll fill your belly up.
I got meats that’s dipped in honey, I got juice pressed from the vine,
And when the cards come calling, it’s the Devil’s got the time.

Verse 3
There’s a storyteller waiting, with an eye that cuts you deep,
Reads your sorrows in a whisper, counts the secrets that you keep.
He’ll trade a verse for laughter, spin a tale to make you whole,
But before the night is over he has measured out your soul.

Bridge
When the wind howls through the shutters, it ain’t just some banshee's breath,
The floorboards hum with whispers of a dance too close to death.
When lanterns flicker shadows that don’t match the folks you meet,
Just a silver and a copper—you'll be back upon your feet!

Final Chorus 1
It’s a silver for the bread pan and a copper for the cup,
You could bring them both together, I’ll fill your belly up.
I got meats that’s dipped in honey, I got juice pressed from the vine,
And if you’re seeking company, there’s someone who’s got the time.

Final Chorus 2 (big finish)
It’s a silver for the bread pan and a copper for the cup,
You could bring them both together, I’ll fill your belly up.
I got meats that’s dipped in honey, I got juice pressed from the vine,
So raise your glass and join us—I hope you’ve got the time! (all together)