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Boys on the docks

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 few
To what do we owe this man
Who's fight was for the masses
He gave his life

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


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
Jon knew the difference between right and wrong
Say Johnny me boy
You live here no longer
Others forgotten
Your memory's stronger
Let's drink to the causes in your life,.
Your family, your friends, the union, your wife

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
 
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

And the boys on the docks needed Jon 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 your fist
It must end with your mind."

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

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