Maggie Mongins corrections:

I'm not sure about a mere pie, but that's what it sounds like. Perhaps someone has some idea what it might be. (meat pie?)

Mick

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"Oh, where were you all day, <AH> my own <HONEY> boy?
<AH> where were you all day, <AH> my pride and joy?
I was fishing, I was <HUNTIN'>, mother dress my bed soon,
I've a pain in my heart, and I want to lie down."

"<OH> What <HAD> for dinner, my own <WEE> boy?
What <HAD> you for dinner, <OH> my pride and joy?
<I'D A MERE PIE, SOME CHICKEN>, mother, dress my bed soon,
<I AM SICK TO> my heart, and I want to lie down."