At a Danu concert I heard for the first time a song about a famous Irish racing dog. Great song and the rolicking tune reminded me of a sea chanty I heard a long time ago, clever lyrics, and a refrain that sort of trailed off....

First line was, I think, "Now Pdddy O'brien left Ireland with glee..." was all about a hard and vomitous crossing that finished up with the declaration that the next time Paddy tried to get to America, or whereever, "...it'll be when the railroad runs over the sea, lads." with a refrain something like "Whack fol the dido the dido a day...."

I've tried searching but can't find anything close...would love to have lyrics (and the chords that go with the refrain!)

Thanks for any help....

Nancy