There are earlier threads on this fine tune, and they will probably confirm these lyrics which are also available in the Digital Tradition database if you search it.
A pirogue (pi-RO-geh or pee-RO-gay) is a shallow canoe. originally dugout.
Thibodeaux, Fontainenot are French or Cajun names. TEE-ba-doh and FON-tahn-noh.
ma chere ami-oh! is French for "my darling girl-oh" and is pronounced MA share ahmee-o.