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C,G x3
D,G
Chorus
FA DO FA SOL
Say hey Johnny boy, the battle call, "United we stand, divided we fall"
FA DO
Together we are what we can't be alone
FA SOL
We came to this country you made it our home
Verse 1:
DO SOL
This man so humble, this man so brave
DO SOL
A legend to many, he fought to his grave
DO SOL
Saved family and friends from the hardship and horror
RE SOL
In a land of depression he gave hope for tomorrow
DO SOL
Say Johnny boy this ones for you
DO SOL
With the strength of many and the courage of few
DO SOL
To what do we owe this man who's fight
RE SOL
Was for the masses, he gave his life
Chorus x1
Verse 2:
DO SOL
A friend to the locals who dabbled in crime
DO SOL
He'd give you a job and he'd give you his time
DO SOL
He wasn't a crook but he couldn't be conned
RE SOL
John knew the difference between right and wrong
DO SOL
Say Johnny boy, you live hear no longer
DO SOL
Others forgotten, your memories stronger
DO SOL
Let's drink to the causes in your life
RE SOL
Your family, your friends, the union, your wife
Chorus (no guitar)
Chorus x1
Bridge:
DO SOL
And the boys on the docks needed John for sure
DO SOL
When they came to this country he opened the door
DO SOL
He said, "Men I'll tell ya, they don't like our kind"
RE SOL
Though it starts with a fist it must end with your mind
Chorus
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