Bridget O'Flynn, young lady, was that you sneakin' in?
Now look at the state of your Sunday clothes!
Look at your shoes and your new silk hose!
Why, you've been doin' the rumba, I suppose.

Bridget O'Flynn, say your prayers.
You'll need them when your father comes downstairs!

Bridget O'Flynn, where have you been?
This is a nice time for you to come in!
The boyfriend took you for a ride, and did the car break down?
Or maybe you ran out of gas about ten miles from town?
Did you walk home? Look at your shoes! Ain't it a sin?
Faith, your story and your shoes are mighty thin.
I'm telling you now just what to do:
If you have any friends that own a canoe,
Don't go near the water, Bridgy darlin'.

Bridget O'Flynn! (What is it, ma?)
When you go out again, you'll not go far.
Faith, and last night you went far enough,
You and your paint and your powder puff!
Just wait until your father does his stuff!
Bridget O'Flynn, I'd just like to bet
That you can tell me who owns this cigarette.

CHORUS: Bridget O'Flynn, etc.

Bridget O'Flynn, where have you been?
This is a nice time for you to come in!
You went to see the big parade? The big parade, me eye!
Sure no parade could ever take that long in passin' by.
Bridget O'Flynn, tell me the truth. This is your chance.
There was nothing wrong. You just went to a dance.
Just keep away from the dancin' hall.
There's nobody there worthwhile at all.
That's where I met your father, Bridgy darlin'.