Seven Nations - Jerusalem Rap lyrics

Jerusalem Rap (Joe Dolan, arranged by Seven Nations) I'm a stranger here from Ireland's shore I've been on the road six months or me Hikin', workin', travelin' in style I'm a vagabond from Ireland's isle. Me sunburned thumb stuck up in the air Many's the lift from here to there Cars, buses, vans and trains In the punishin' heat, the snow and the rain Whack fol the diddle fol the dire ro day Whack fol the diddle fol the der oh Mrs. Dolan Yer son he isn't workin I came from Dublin to Jerusalem town Had a drink or two on the journey down At a railway station called Gare du Nord Missed my train through gargling hard Three days later in Napoli on a Turkish boat I sailed to see, kept in a hot hole down below Travelin' tourist cla** you know When the Promised Land came into sight The customs man gave me a fright "How much money have you got with you Joe?" I bluffed and said "50 pounds or so" He said "Shalom!" I said "Good day!" Grabbed my 'pipes and got fast away Down to the desert then I went Diggin' up history and livin' in a tent It was in the gulf of Acaba I met some paddies and we had a fleadh Danced through the streets of Eilat town Sang Sean South of Garryowen I been travelin' I don't know Pack your gear, ya ruck & go Ya leave the craic for another bout Could damn well do with a pint of stout