Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (
E MajorE 
A augmentedA 
D MajorD 
G+G 
BB E MajorE)
Intro:
C majorC 
FF G+G
Diddly aye stuff
Verse:
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It was in the year of '88 in the lovely month of June
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When the gadflies were swarming and dogs howling at the moon
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With rosary beads and sandwiches for Stuttgart we began
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Joxer packed his German phrasebook and jumpleads for the van
FF
Some of the lads had never been away from home before
G+G C majorC
'Twas the first time Whacker put his foot outside of Inchicore
FF
Before we left for Europe we knew we'd need a plan
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So we all agreed that Joxer was the man to drive the van
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In Germany the autobahn, 'twas like the Long Mile Road
G+G
There was every make of car and van all carrying the full load
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Ford Transits and Hiaces and a Bedford from Tralee
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With the engine overheating from longhauling duty free
FF
There was fans from Ballyfermot, Ballybough and Ballymun
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On the journey of a lifetime, and the craic was ninety-one
FF
Joxer met a German's daughter on the banks of the river Rhine
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And he told her she'd be welcome in Ballyfermot any time
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And as soon as we found Stuttgart, we got the wagons in a ring
G+G
Sean óg got out the banjo and Peter played the mandolin.
C majorC FF
Oh there were fans there from everywhere, attracted by the sound
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At the first Fleadh Ceol in Europe and Joxer passed the flagon round
FF
But the session it ended when we’d finished all the stout
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The air mattresses inflated and the sleeping bags rolled out
FF
As one by one we fell asleep, Joxer had a dream
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He dreamt himself and Jack Charlton sat down to pick the team
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Joxer dreamt they both agreed on Packie Bonner straight away
G+G
And that Moran, Whelan and McGrath were certainly to play
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Ah but tempers they began to rise, patience wearing thin
G+G C majorC
Jack wanted Cascarino, but Joxer wanted Quinn
FF
And the dream turned into a nightmare, Joxer stuck the head on Jack
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Who wanted to bring Johnny Giles and Eamonn Dunphy back
FF
Ah well the cock crew in the morning, it crew both loud and shrill
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And Joxer woke up in his sleeping bag many miles from Arbour Hill
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Next morning none of the experts, gave us the slightest chance
G+G
They said the English team would lead us on a merry dance
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With their Union Jacks all them English fans for victory they were set
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Until Ray Houghton got the ball and he stuck it in the net
FF
What happened next is history, brought tears to many eyes
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That day will be the highlight of many people's lives
FF
Joxer climbed right over the top and the last time he was seen
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arm in arm with Jack Charlton singing, Revenge for Skibereen
C majorC FF
Now Whacker's back in Inchicore, he's living with his mam
G+G
And Jack Charlton has been proclaimed an honorary Irishman
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Do you remember that German's daughter on the banks of the river Rhine
G+G
Well, didn't she show up in Ballyfermot last week and ...
Outro:
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