The Kinks — When Work Is Over

When work is over he likes to hit the bars Go down the boozer and have another jar Because drinking can help ease the strain Of his boring occupation Dull conversation Living by the book And the rules and regulations Drinking helps us to forget what we are We leave the office and walk straight to the bar Don't stop and think Have another drink! Drinking helps us to relax with the chaps A double scotch and we forget where we're at Don't stop and think Have another drink! When work is over he likes to hit the bars Go down the boozer and have another jar Because drinking can help ease the strain Of his boring occupation Dull conversation Living by the book And the rules and regulations Boring occupations Dull conversations Living by the book And the rules and regulations Drinking helps us to forget what we are We leave the office and walk straight to the bar Don't stop and think Have another drink