Say hey USA, the battle calls! United we stand, divided we fall. Together we are what we can't be alone, We came to this country, you made it our home.
I always thought this would make an epic stadium chant. I can imagine thousands of people hyping up the team, and "though it starts with your fists, it must end with your mind" is such a good line for life but also in those tight games. And it's gotta be Murphy's Pub edition. Anyways, I feel like Dropkick Murphys tell the American story in this song and it has always resonated with me growing up
With so much going on right now, it feels like a really good anthem for World Cup 2026
It is a little bit more complicated then, we believe that we will win....but thats point, little more effort, a lot more fun
For those lucky enough to attend, bring a cheat sheet, have a beer, and sing your heart out. I ll be singing at the bar
Give it a listen, I hope it happens....
Song link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSwQl5nsAO4
Original Lyrics for Boys on the Docks:
Say hey Johnny boy, the battle call.
United we stand, divided we fall.
Together we are what we can't be alone,
We came to this country, you made it our home.
This man so humble, this man so brave.
A legend to many, he fought to his grave.
Saved family and friends from the hardship and horror,
in a land of depression he gave hope for tomorrow.
Say Johnny me boy, this ones for you.
With the strength of many and the courage of few.
To what do we owe this man who's fight
was for the masses, he gave his life.
Say hey Johnny boy, the battle call
United we stand, divided we fall.
Together we are what we can't be alone,
We came to this country, you made it our home.
A friend to the locals who dabbled in crime.
He'd give you a job and he'd give you his time.
He wasn't a crook, but he couldn't be conned.
John knew the difference between right and wrong.
Say Johnny me boy, you live no longer,
Others forgotten, your memory's stronger.
Lets drink to the causes in your life:
Your family, your friends, the union, your wife.
Say hey Johnny boy, the battle call.
United we stand, divided we fall.
Together we are what we can't be alone.
We came to this country, you made it our home.
Say hey Johnny boy, the battle call.
United we stand, divided we fall.
Together we are what we can't be alone.
We came to this country, you made it our home.
And the boys on the docks needed John for sure.
When they came to this country he opened the door.
He said "Man I'll tell ya, they don't like our kind.
Though it starts with a fist it must end with your mind."
Say hey Johnny boy, the battle call.
United we stand, divided we fall.
Together we are what we can't be alone.
We came to this country you made it our home.