The Brothers Maloney - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
THE BROTHERS MALONEY. Copyright, 1S93, by Francis, Day & Hunter.. Words and Music by Arthur West. 
The brothers Maloney were rollicking boys, Both well known in the Dublin city; They had a companion named Patsey McGee, And they know to their cost its a pity. There was all the three of them stood on the bridge That goes o'er the beautiful Liffey, When the wind caught a hold of Maloney's new hat, In the water it went in a jiffy. 
Chorus. Aye, our faith it's a terrible tale. The hat that they lost wasn't found: But it's all through the hat And the action of Pat, That the brothers Maloney got drowned. 
When it fell in the water a corner it got, Near the bridge it was steadily Hunting: Says Pat, "'We had better be gelling it out, But we havn't a chance to go boating. Here, Mickey Malone, you get over the bridge. And your feet will be held by your brother; You'll be near the water to get the hat out. While I'm sticking on to the other." - Chorus. 
Well, Mickey was first to get over the bridge, he was upside down held by his brother; And Patsey McGee, who was strong as a bull, He took on a firm hold on the other. He heard Mickey say, "Put us half an inch lower, And I'll have my hat out in a jiffy." Says Pat. "Hould on there while I spit on my hands!" So the two tumbled into the Liffey.-Chorus.