Muldoon the Solid Man by Edward Harrigan Lyrics

I am a man of great influence
And educated to a high degree
I came when small from Donegal
And me cousin Jimmy came along with me
On the city road I was situated
In a lodging house with me brother Dan
Till by perseverance I elevated
Straight to the front just like a solid man

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So come with me and I will treat you dacent
I’ll set you down and I will fill your can
And along the street all the friends I meet
Say "There goes Muldoon, he’s a solid man."

At any party or at a raffle
I always go as an invited guest
As conspicuous as the great Lord Mayor, boys
I wear a nosegay upon me chest
And when called upon for to address the meeting
With no regard for clique or clan
I read the Constitution with great elocution
Because you see, I am a solid man
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I control the Tombs, I control the island
My constituents they all go there
To enjoy their summer’s recreation
And to take the enchanting East River air
I am known in Harlem, I’m known in Jersey
I am welcomed hearty at every hand
And come what may on St. Patrick’s Day
I'll march away like a solid man
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