Jack The Green

Intro 

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Now Jack the Green was a fiery man, Came to Canada West from the old Ireland 
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And when his working day was done, He was off to town to have some fun 
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Standing by the hotel door, He says, “Now lads, I’m back for more. 
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You know the pleasure of Jack the Green: It’s crackin’ skulls and beatin’ brains 
 

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Jack the Green with a drop of the craither, Jack the Green there was none any braver 
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Fist come down, voice beller out, “I can lick any damn man here” 
 

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Now David he was old Jack’s son, A farming lad and a gentleman 
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It made the young man rather sad, To see the ways of his fighting dad 
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He’s standing by the hotel door, He’s yelling, “Dad! There’ll not be more!” 
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Says Jack, “Me lad, I’ve scarce begun! Now grab a pint and join in the fun.” 
 

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Jack the Green with a drop of the craither, Jack the Green there was none any braver 
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Fist come down, voice beller out, “I can lick any damn man here” 

 

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Says Dave, “You know, it’s past midnight. You’ve had your drink and you’ve had your fight. 
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To-morrow it’s the Lord’s own day, So grab your hat and we’ll be on our way.” 
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Now sixteen men were laid out flat, Old Jack the Green well he tips his hat 
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He says, “Now lads, better get some sleep, I’ll be back again in a-nother week!” 

 

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Jack the Green with a drop of the craither, Jack the Green there was none any braver 
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Fist come down, voice beller out, “I can lick any damn man here” 
 

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Jack the Green with a drop of the craither, Jack the Green there was none any braver 
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Fist come down, voice beller out, “I can lick any damn man here” 


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Jack the Green with a drop of the craither, Jack the Green there was none any braver 
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Fist come down, voice beller out, “I can lick any damn man here”