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