Johnny I hardly knew ya - Traditionnel irlandais - version punk celtique

"Johnny I hardly knew ya" est un titre traditionnel irlandais ayant pour sujet les atrocités de la guerre, la chanson date du début du 19ème siècle. Elle raconte l'histoire d'un soldat irlandais envoyé au Sri Lanka et dont l'épouse constate les mutilations de guerre, notamment la perte d'un œil et d'une jambe.

La mélodie est également utilisée pour "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" écrit lors de la guerre sécession américaine.

Le titre a été adapté par The Irish rovers :

les Dropkick Murphys, Joan Baez etc.

et donc par BogZH Celtic Cats !, à découvrir sur scène ... Agenda

Mise à jour : un extrait du titre par BogZH Celtic Cats ! en juin 2018 à Pontchâteau (44)

Une version du texte :

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 did cry
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
Refrain :

Guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo
Guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo
Guns and drums and drums and guns
The enemy never slew ya
Johnny I hardly knew ya

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

Refrain

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

Refrain

I'm happy for to see ya home, Hurroo Hurroo
I'm happy for to see ya home, Hurroo Hurroo
I'm happy for to see ya home,
From the isle of Ceylon
Johnny I hardly knew ya

Refrain

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