Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya by Dropkick Murphys, tabs and chords at PlayUkuleleNET

Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya

Biography:

Dropkick Murphys is a punk rock band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts, United States in 1996. First playing together in the basement of a friend's barbershop, the band made a name for itself because of its relentless touring and for its annual St. Patrick's Day weekend shows in Boston. The band's songs often deal with Celtic influences, and the working-class environment in which the band members grew up.

The band put out a series of EPs and was signed by Rancid frontman Tim Armstrong's label Hellcat Records.

Read more on Last.fm

Other songs:

Share this tab

Four years of hard work!

This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!

Alternatives for this artist

Ok, I saw someone else posted chords for this song, and it sounded way off. So
here is my version, which i think is a little better. For the begining part if
you want to hammer on your middle and index finger while playing the Am it sounds
kinda like they play it. Well Enjoy! - PapaZ1243

Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya
Dropkick Murphy's

[Verse 1]

Am Em
While on the road to sweet Athy, Haroo, Haroo
Am C
While on the road to sweet Athy, Huroo, Huroo
C G
While on the road to sweet Athy
Am Em
A Stick in my Hand, a tear in my eye
C G Am Em
A doleful damsel I heard cry
Am
Johnny I hardly knew ya

[Verse 2]

Am Em
Where are the eyes that looked so mild, Hurroo Hurroo
Am C
Where are the eyes that looked so mild, Hurroo Hurroo
C G
Where are the eyes that looked so mild
Am Em
When my poor heart you first beguiled
C G Am Em
Why did ya run from me and the child
Am
Johnny I hardly knew ya

[Verse 3]

Am Em
We had guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo
Am C
We had guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo
C G
We had guns and drums and drums and guns
Am Em
The enemy never slew ya
C G Am Em
(No Lyrics------------)
Am
Johnny I hardly knew ya

[Verse 4]

Am Em
Where are the legs with which you run, Hurroo Hurroo
Am C
Where are the legs with which you run, Hurroo Hurroo
C G
Where are the legs with which you run,
Am Em
When first you went to carry a gun
C G Am Em
Indeed your dancing days are done
Am
Johnny I hardly knew ya

[Verse 5]

Am Em
You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg, Hurroo Hurroo
Am C
You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg, Hurroo Hurroo
C G
You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg
Am Em
You're a spinless, boneless, chickenless egg
C G Am Em
You'll Have to put with the bowl to beg
Am
Johnny I hardly knew ya

[Verse 6]

Am Em
I'm happy for to see ya home, Hurroo Hurroo
Am C
I'm happy for to see ya home, Hurroo Hurroo
C G
I'm happy for to see ya home
Am Em
From the isle of Ceylon
C G Am Em
(no lyrics------)
Am
Johnny I hardly knew ya