Boys On The Docks (Live) Songtext / Lyric

(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 legend 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 johnny me boy this one's for you with

the strength of many and the courage of a few

to what do we owe this man who's fight was for the masses

he have his life



[Chorus]



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 te difference between right and wrong

Say Johnny me boy you live no longer others forgotten

your memories stronger lets drink to the causes in your life

your family, your friends, the union, your wife



[Chorus x2]



And the boys on the docks needed John for sure

when they came to this country he opened the door

he said 'Man I'll tell ya, they don't like our kind

though it starts with your fist it must end with your mind!'



[Chorus x2]