Book of Song

Maloney, the Rolling Mills Man

by J.W. Kelley

I've a cousin named Daniel Maloney,
Hes a decent relation and friend,
He always has made a good living,
And has often a dollar to spend;
He is well known to all in the city,
By a short name we all call him Dan,
And there's naught in this town more respected
Than Maloney, the rolling mill man.

( Chorus
You will find him in church every Sunday,
Himself and his wife, Mary Ann;
And the one that takes up the collection is
Maloney, the rolling mill man. )

There are some in this town that don't like him,
Because Daniel he will take the drink,
But, of course, when a man he is thirsty,
Then, a couple is proper, I think;
And if they just mind their own business,
It would be a very good plan,
For there's no one that likes a beer better
Than Maloney, the rolling mill man.

Chorus

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You’ll find him each day on election,
Around to see things going right,
He’s the first at the polls in the morning,
And the last one to leave in the night;
And now, that I speak of elections,
It would be a most excellent plan
To nominate for next mayor of the city,
Maloney, the rolling mill man.

( Chorus 2
I am certain he would be elected
With no resistance from clique or from clan;
And we’ll cheer the next mayor of the city
Maloney, the rolling mill man. )

Chorus

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