Candidate For Alderman - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
CANDIDATE FOR ALDERMAN. 
I am a true-born Irishman, And I'll ne'er deny that same, I took a notion to cross the ocean, To America I came. When I landed here, It was in the year of 1862, I was willing to right, both day and night, For the Red, White and Blue. 
Chorus. I am your candidate for Alderman, So believe me what I say: Put on your coats, cast in your votes, For me on election day. 
When I started first in politics, My friends they were but few; I can't forget, every one I met. said, That I was too "brand new." I worked the pipes on the Boulevard, Along with Mickey Hart; He was foreman of the old Sixth Ward, And the owner of a big ash cart.-Chorus. 
So now, my friends, I must be off, I can no longer stay; I hope you won't forget to vote For me on electiou day; And if I am the lucky man, On me you may depend, If you want to borrow, I won't be sorry, For I am the poor man's friend.-Chorus.