Some folks like water Some folks like wine I like the taste Of straight strychnine You might think it's funny That I like this stuff Once you've tried it You can't get enough Chorus: Wine is red, poison's blue Strychnine is good For what's ailing you Some folks like water Some folks like wine I like the taste Of straight strychnine Chorus If you listen to what I say You're gonna try Strychnine someday Make you jump, make you shout It'll even knock you out Some folks like water Some folks like wine I like the taste Of straight strychnine