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Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya

from Into The Tune by The Reel Chicks and Family

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lyrics

Johnny I hardly knew ya
(author: traditional)

When on the road to sweet Athy, Hurroo Hurroo,
When on the road to sweet Athy, Hurroo Hurroo,
When on the road to sweet Athy, a stick in the hand an’ a drop in the eye,
Doleful damsel did I cry. Johnny I hardly knew ya.

With guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo,
With guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo,
With guns and drums and drums and guns the enemy never slew ya,
Oh my darling dear, Ye look so queer, Johnny I hardly knew ya.

Where are the eyes that looked so mild, Hurroo Hurroo?
Where are the eyes that looked so mild, Hurroo Hurroo?
Where are the eyes that looked so mild, when my poor heart you first beguiled,
Why did ya run from me and the child, Johnny I hardly knew ya.

With guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo,
With guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo,
With guns and drums and drums and guns the enemy never slew ya,
Oh my darling dear, Ye look so queer, Johnny I hardly knew ya.

Where are your legs that used to run, Hurroo Hurroo?
Where are your legs that used to run, Hurroo Hurroo?
Where are your legs that used to run, when you went for to carry a gun,
Indeed your dancing days are gone, Johnny I hardly knew ya.

With guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo,
With guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo,
With guns and drums and drums and guns the enemy never slew ya,
Oh my darling dear, Ye look so queer, Johnny I hardly knew ya.

You haven’t an arm, you haven’t a leg, Hurroo Hurroo,
You haven’t an arm, you haven’t a leg, Hurroo Hurroo,
You haven’t an arm, you haven’t a leg, you’re a spineless, boneless, chickenless egg,
You’ll have to be put with a bowl out to beg, Johnny I hardly knew ya.

With guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo,
With guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo,
With guns and drums and drums and guns the enemy never slew ya,
Oh my darling dear, Ye look so queer, Johnny I hardly knew ya.

They’re rolling out the guns again, hurroo,
They’re rolling out the guns again, hurroo,
They’re rolling out the guns again, but they never will take our sons again,
they never will take our sons again, Johnny I’m swearing to ya.

With guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo,
With guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo,
With guns and drums and drums and guns the enemy never slew ya,
Oh my darling dear, Ye look so queer, Johnny I hardly knew ya.

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from Into The Tune, released September 27, 2019

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The Reel Chicks and Family Dresden, Germany

Irish Folk and Celtic Pop – The Reel Chicks excite audiences with traditional Irish Folk and well-known hits from a variety of genres. Particularly unique are the arrangements, which eclectically blend popular songs with Irish melodies.

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