[Verse 1]
I saw him by the ditch gate
Tiny coat, dirty grin
I thought, “That’s payday, darling”
So I shoved him in the bin
He hissed, “Lass, I’m ancient”
I said, “I’m ancient too
Of rent and bills and empty shelves
So what am I to you?”
[Pre-Chorus]
He twisted like a salmon
Slipped right through my hands
Then my neighbors heard the racket
And they came to make demands
[Chorus]
What would you do?
What would you do?
If you caught a leprechaun, too
Pocket full of trouble
Pocket full of trouble
Now the whole damn village knows it’s you
(Pocket full of trouble)
(Pocket full of trouble)
[Verse 2]
I dragged him to the kitchen
For a fair and honest deal
He cursed my loaf, he cursed my sink
And nicked my Sunday meal
Then Mum came in with tea towels
Saw his little green hat
She screamed, “For God’s sake, woman”
And whacked me with a spat
[Pre-Chorus]
He jumped into the bread box
I slipped on baking flour
Face-first into the dresser
Right as the vicar came in our hour
[Chorus]
What would you do?
What would you do?
If you caught a leprechaun, too
Pocket full of trouble
Pocket full of trouble
Now the whole damn village knows it’s you
(Pocket full of trouble)
(Pocket full of trouble)
[Bridge]
I tried to lock him in the shed
He sold my bike for beans
Then three lads from the parish
Chased me down the lane in jeans
The Garda said, “Explain it”
I said, “He’s in my stew”
The judge just stared, then muttered
“Ma’am, I’ve seen enough of you”
[Chorus]
What would you do?
What would you do?
If you caught a leprechaun, too
Pocket full of trouble
Pocket full of trouble
Now the whole damn village knows it’s you
(Pocket full of trouble)
(Pocket full of trouble)
[Outro]
So if you see a little rogue
By the hedgerow, by the wall
Don’t grab first and ask later
Or you’ll have trouble, that’s all
(Pocket full of trouble)
(Pocket full of trouble)