Always amuses me how popular certain songs are. I found this for a discussion 3 months back. OFF TO PHILADELPHIA Sung by McCormack and others, Stage Irish Oh me name is Paddy Leary from a spot in Tipperary. The hearts of all the girls I'm a thorn in; But come the break of mornin' it is they who'll be forlorn, For I'm off to Philadelphia in the mornin'. CHORUS: With me bundle on me shoulder, faith, there's no man can be bolder. I'm leaving dare old Ireland without warnin'; For I lately took the notion for to cross the briny ocean, And I'm off to Philadelphia in the mornin'. There's a girl named Kate Malone, sure I'd hope to call me own, To see my little cabin floor adornin'; But my heart is sad and weary. how can she be Mrs. Leary When I'm off to Philadelphia in the mornin'? CHORUS When they told me I must leave the place, I tried to wear a cheerful face. To show me heart's deep sorrow I was scornin'; But the tears will surely blind me for the friends I leave behind me When I'm off to Philadelphia in the mornin'. CHORUS 2: With me bundle on me shoulder, sure there's no man can be bolder. I'm leaving just the spot that I was born in; But some day I'll take the notion to come back across that ocean To me home in dear old Ireland in the mornin'. Cheers, BO.
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