Our own Irish jig we will dance.
I’ve heard how our jig came in fashion—
And believe that the story is true—
By Adam and Eve ’twas invented,
The reason was, partners were few.
And, though they could both dance the polka,
Eve thought it was not over-chaste;
She preferred our ould jig to be dancing—
And, faith, I approve of her taste.
Then a fig, etc.