They made me Queen of Ireland when mither flew the town;
They gave me Madden’s old shebang when faither’s ship went down;
They gave me Crazy Mary’s goats when Crazy Mary died,
And they’re going to kape me going till I gits to be a bride.
I’m Regina Mendosena, queen of all of Shanty Town,
Me pus’nal friends admiring all the contour of me gown;
Me pus’nal friends remarking on the browness of me eyes,
I’m Regina Mendosena—but I wonder if they lies?
I’m Regina Mendosena, and ’tis when to Mass I go,
I gown meself discreetly with me braidings in a bow;