Teufelstanz - Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya lyrics

When on the road to sweet Athy, (Hurroo! Hurroo!) A stick in the hand, a drop in the eye, A doleful damsel I heard cry: “Johnny, I hardly knew ya!” “Where are the eyes that looked so mild? (Hurroo! Hurroo!) When my poor heart you first beguiled? Why did you run from me and the child? Johnny, I hardly knew ya!” “We had guns and drums and drums and guns. (Hurroo! Hurroo!) The enemy never slew ya, Johnny, I hardly knew ya!” “Where are the legs with which you run? (Hurroo! Hurroo!)

When first you went to carry a gun? Indeed, your dancing days are done! Johnny, I hardly knew ya!” “You hadn’t an arm, you hadn’t a leg, (Hurroo! Hurroo!) You’re a spinless, boneless, chickenless egg; You’ll have to be put with the bowl to beg: Johnny, I hardly knew ya!” “I’m happy for to see ya home, (Hurroo! Hurroo!) From the Isle of Ceylon.” “Johnny, I hardly knew ya!”