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Johnny Irish

by Tommy Fakem

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Cooper's 02:35
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2.
Johnny Irish 03:13
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You'll see him in the pub with his cap pulled low Knocking back the pints As the whiskey flows Born in the states but his heart far away The boys all call him Johnny Irish USA Dropkick, Chieftains, Mahones, and Pogues Rocking down the street with his band o rogues Galway roots with a Boston sway Whoa oh whoa Johnny Irish USA Full Irish breakfast kicks the day off right Sessions at the pub every single night Tin whistle solos with acoustic guitar Brian Boru's harp tattooed on his arm Dropkick, Chieftains, Mahones, and Pogues Rocking down the street with his band o rogues Galway roots with a Boston sway Whoa oh whoa Johnny Irish USA He'll tell you he was born on St. Patrick's day When he wants a Guinness it’s a pint of plain Always hanging round where the craic is high Singing protest songs and hymns until sun rise Amazing grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now am found Was blind, but now I see Dropkick, Chieftains, Mahones, and Pogues Rocking down the street with his band o rogues Galway roots with a Boston sway Whoa oh whoa Johnny Irish USA
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First Pint 03:44
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Spent the wee hours Just staring at the ceiling Pining my minutes away Lost loneliness is my only feeling Can't seem to start the day Dreaming of hope waiting for the sunrise To bring some cheer my way Waiting for the first pint of the day Waiting for that nectar to wash my cares away I know that I'll be grand living life just like I planned Once I've had the first pint of the day Get home each night and crawl into my bed The evenings sweetness still on my lips But then in the morning i find myself pining To be in your comforting arms again Waiting for the first pint of the day Waiting for that nectar to wash my cares away I know that I'll be grand living life just like I planned Once I've had the first pint of the day I've tried every drug from cocaine to love But nothing else does it for me Life is always better with a pint glass in your hand No bad news can take that cheer away So why limit yourself with societal restraint Tip one back any hour of the day Waiting for the first pint of the day Waiting for that nectar to wash my cares away I know that I'll be grand living life just like I planned Once I've had the first pint of the day
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Last Wishes 02:19
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When I die take me to the sea Wrap me up in sailcloth tied by the sheet Wrap that anchor around my feet When I die take me to the sea When I go don't you cry for me Because you know I'll be free In the place I long to be When I go don't you cry for me I'll be there beneath the waves If you need to visit my grave Go to where my spirit lay I'll be there beneath the waves When I die take me to the sea

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Debut offering from Tommy Fakem, New Hampshire's premiere Irish Balladeer

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released March 11, 2022

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Tommy Fakem Stoddard, New Hampshire

Tommy Fakem is an Irish Balladeer who delves into the Celtic diaspora with his music. Whether writing new material or arranging traditional songs Tommy is always at his best with his guitar and a pint at the pub.

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