I was the highest grade fitter,
I used to throw my pay to the wind, -
I was getting paid as much as I needed -
And plus a bonus every quarter pulled in.

If you drink, - you know yourself -
A person must have something of his own, -
Well, and beside my bride in Ryazan,
I have two sluts in Moscow - I know.

To Ryazan - parcels and letters I’ve sent
And to the sluts - myself and wine, -
Every evening - the same punishment,
And all night - the same torture of mine.

I can see, that my health disappear,
At work - all my products is defect, it’s a mess, -
All my strength not enough, not even near -
And plus bonuses every quarter, I guess.

On my mug wrinkles and bruises appeared, -
And then I’ve told them without a sound:
Get lost, both of you - my health is more dear, -
Go and find some other marks around!...

If you only new, how much better I felt,
How wonderful - I wish that anyone could see:
I drink away all the wages myself -
And plus quarterly bonus I’ve received!