Boys on the Docks

[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

[Verse 1]

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, gave hope for tomorrow

Say Johnny, me boy, this one's for you

The strength of many with the courage of few

To what do we owe this man whose fight

Was for the masses? He gave his life

[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

[Verse 2]

A friend to the locals who dabbled in crime

He'd give you a job and give you his time

He wasn't a crook, but he couldn't be conned

John knew the difference between right and wrong

Say Johnny, me boy, you live 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

[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

[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

[Verse 3]

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 you, they don't like our kind

Though it starts with your fist, it must end with your mind"

[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