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Version 2Band: Dropkick Murphys Song: Boys on the Docks (Pub Version) Album: Do or Die Tabber: [Intro] 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] 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 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]x2 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 [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