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Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya
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Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya was released on September 18, 2007 by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC as a part of the album The Meanest of Times (Deluxe Edition)
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Release DateSeptember 18, 2007
LabelBMG Rights Management (US) LLC
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys
Performer
Joshua Wallace
Joshua Wallace
Bagpipes
Matt Kelly
Matt Kelly
Drums
Marc Orrell
Marc Orrell
Guitar
James Lynch
James Lynch
Guitar
Tim Brennan
Tim Brennan
Accordion
Eric Baird
Eric Baird
Sampler
Halley Feaster
Halley Feaster
Strings
Al Barr
Al Barr
Vocals
Ken Casey
Ken Casey
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Matt Kelly
Matt Kelly
Songwriter
Marc Orrell
Marc Orrell
Songwriter
James Lynch
James Lynch
Songwriter
Tim Brennan
Tim Brennan
Songwriter
Al Barr
Al Barr
Songwriter
Ken Casey
Ken Casey
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jim Siegel
Jim Siegel
Mixing Engineer
Eric Baird
Eric Baird
Editing Engineer
John Cohan
John Cohan
Equipment Technician
Nick Zampiello
Nick Zampiello
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
While on the road to Sweet Athy
Hurroo, hurroo
While on the road to Sweet Athy
Hurroo, hurroo
While on the road to Sweet Athy
A stick in the hand, a drop in the eye
A doleful damsel I heard cry
Johnny, I hardly knew ya
[Verse 2]
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 you run from me and the child?
Johnny, I hardly knew ya
[Verse 3]
We had guns and drums, and drums and guns
Hurroo, hurroo
We had guns and drums, and drums and guns
Hurroo, hurroo
We had guns and drums, and drums and guns
The enemy never slew ya
Johnny, I hardly knew ya
[Verse 4]
Where are the legs with which you run?
Hurroo, hurroo
Where are the legs with which you run?
Hurroo, hurroo
Where are the legs with which you run?
When first you went to carry a gun
Indeed, your dancing days are done
Johnny, I hardly knew ya
[Verse 5]
We had guns and drums, and drums and guns
Hurroo, hurroo
We had guns and drums, and drums and guns
Hurroo, hurroo
We had guns and drums, and drums and guns
The enemy never slew ya
Johnny, I hardly knew ya
[Verse 6]
You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg
Hurroo, hurroo
You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg
Hurroo, hurroo
You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg
You're a spineless, boneless, chickenless egg
You'll have to be put with the bowl to beg
Johnny, I hardly knew ya
[Verse 7]
We had guns and drums, and drums and guns
Hurroo, hurroo
We had guns and drums, and drums and guns
Hurroo, hurroo
We had guns and drums, and drums and guns
The enemy never slew ya
Johnny, I hardly knew ya
[Verse 8]
I'm happy for to see you home
Hurroo, hurroo
I'm happy for to see you home
Hurroo, hurroo
I'm happy for to see you home
From the Isle of Ceylon
Johnny, I hardly knew ya
[Verse 9]
We had guns and drums, and drums and guns
Hurroo, hurroo
We had guns and drums, and drums and guns
Hurroo, hurroo
We had guns and drums, and drums and guns
The enemy never slew ya
Johnny, I hardly knew ya
Written by: Al Barr, James Lynch, Ken Casey, Marc Orrell, Matt Kelly, Tim Brennan
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