A popular song from 1919
Words by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young
Music by Walter Donaldson
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Molly O’ Connor and Paddy O’ Shea
Were sweethearts for many a year
Molly was waiting to hear paddy say
“Come on, let’s get married, my dear”
And speaking of weddings while on Paddy’s knee
She asked in an of-handed way
“Now, what in the world is it you see in me?”
And here’s all that Paddy could say
Chorus:
“Oh! I’m tickled to death
That you’re Irish, Molly mine
I’m tickled to be in your company
In rain or shine
And I’m tickled to death
That you love me all the time
But what tickles me most
Is that I can boast your Irish”
2. Molly looked up into Pat’s eyes of blue
When all of his praises were sung
Whispering, “Darlin’, if your words are true
There’s sugar on your lips and tongue
But Heaven be with you if you’re foolin’ me”
She said, as he opened the door
“Now that’s fine thing that you’re sayin’,” said he
“I’ve courted you eight years or more