A French drinking song, 1844.
American version published by F. D. Benteen.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment track:
Lyrics
- Let Bachus to Venus libations pour forth
Vive la compagnie
And let us make use of our time while it lasts
Vive la compagnie
Chorus
Oh! Vive la, vive la, vive l’amour
Vive la, vive la, vive l’amour
Vive l’amour, vive l’amour
Vive la compagnie
- Let ev’ry old Bachelor fill up his glass
Vive la compagnie
And drink to the health of his favorite lass
Vive la compagnie - Let ev’ry married man drink to his wife
Vive la compagnie
The friends of his bosom and comfort of his life
Vive la compagnie - Come fill up your glasses, I’ll give you a toast
Vive la compagnie
Here’s a health to our friend – our kind, worthy host
Vive la compagnie - Since all, with good humor, I’ve toasted so free
Vive la compagnie
I hope it will please you to drink now with me
Vive la compagnie
Sung here by Fred Feild: