I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day

"I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day" is an Irish song written as though delivered from a rich landowner telling the story of his day while buying drinks at a public house. Various versions of the song exist. A popular version today has been performed by the Pogues, with bass player Cait O'Riordan on vocals. Another version also exists titled "Jock Stewart".

Oh my name is Jock Stewart I'm a canny gun man And a roving young fellow I've been [Chorus] So be easy and free When you're drinking with me I'm a man you don't meet every day I have acres of land I have men at command I have always a shilling to spare [Chorus] So come fill up your glasses Of brandy and wine Whatever it costs I will pay [Chorus] Well I took out my dog And him I did shoot All down in the county Kildare [Chorus] So come fill up your glasses Of brandy and wine Whatever it costs I will pay [Chorus]