N.Y. Times (Nov. 9, 1859):

"MR. NESBITT [of Tammany Hall], (singing):

Oh, it was from Ould Ireland I came here,
To spend my days in happy cheer,
And likewise to drink strong beer
With the boys upon the Railroad.

...Chorus, boys.
For I was always willing,
Oh, while Paddy was on the Railroad."