Steerage Party Song

[Darren Clossin]

Hi- Forgive me if this refers to the Barbara Stanwyck Titanic Movie- I know it was either that one or ANTR- An Irishman is singing the lead, and as hes singing he spots a young eastern European girl who takes his fancy- The last line of the song is "We're Off to Philadelphia in the Morning!" What's the title of the song??
Thanks!
Darren

 

[Iain Stuart Yardley]

This is just to drive Inger up the wall again...

OFF TO PHILADELPHIA

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 morning

Chorus:

With me bundle on me shoulder, faith, there's no man can be bolder
I'm leaving dare old Ireland without warning
For I lately took the notion for to cross the briny ocean
And I'm off to Philadelphia in the morning

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 morning

When they told me I must leave the place I tried to wear a cheerful face
To show me hearts 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 morning

Chorus:

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 morning

Cheers,

Boz

 

[Darren Clossin]

Thanks Boz!! I didn't realize that was also the title! Now I'll havta work on finding a recording!