Bitters End

[Verse 1] At last the crimson chord cascades To shower dry cordials within Too late to leap the chocolate gate (Pale fountains fizzing forth pink gin) [Verse 2] While destiny prepares to fly The farmyard chorus sings its wake Upstanding anthem to the sky (Too soon to realize their fate) [Verse 3] You were the raven of October (It's all, it's all) I knew the sign you flew around (It's all, it's all) Up in the air so high above me Never needed to look down [Verse 4] I never thought I'd be a rover I didn't even look around But now I know you've found another So will someone please find me [Outro] Give now the host his claret cup And watch Madeira's farewell drink Note his reaction acid sharp Should make the cognoscenti think