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Lyrics: Casey, Music: Barton -
"Dedicated
to the memory of John Kelly”
Chorus:
Say hey johnny boy, the battle call United we stand, divided we fall Together
we are what we can’t be alone We came to this country you made it our home
This
man so humble, this man so brave A legand to many, he fought to his grave Saved
family and friends from the hardship and horror In a land of depression he gave
hope for tomorrow
Say
johney boy this ones for you With the strength of many and the courage of few
To what do we owe this man who’s fight Was for the masses, he gave his life
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A
friend to the locals who dabbled in crime He’d give you a job and he’d give you
his time He wasn’t a crook but he couldn’t be conned John knew the difference
between right and wrong Say johney me boy, you live hear no longer Others
forgotton, your memory’s stronger Lets drink to the causes in your life Your
family, your friends, the union, your wife
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And
the boys on the docks needed john for sure When they came to this country he
opened the door He said men I’ll tell ya they don’t like our kind Though it
starts with a fist it must end with your mind
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