Paddy Reilly - Jim Larkin lyrics

Tram workers of this town remember when
In nineteen thirteen things went bad again
How brave and strong we all were on that day
When Larkin led us on our tireless way

We sang for Jim Larkin
Through the pain there was pride
And sweet young Ellie by my side

From Stephen's Green we walked to Irish town
The summer sunshine framed her like a crown
The strike was called and
Sorrow racked our town
But I had cried and loved young Ellie Brown
For eight long months we starved
But held our ground
Locked out in idol hell but honor bound
The winter cold went through
Her well worn gown
As a Larkin man I married Ellie Brown

We sang for Jim Larkin
Through the pain there was pride
And sweet young Ellie by my side

The winter passed but spring
Brought no relief for men can't stand to
Watch their children's grief
Hunger stole our honor like a thief
So we drifted back to work on Murphy's brief

Then Larkin and his union shove away
James Connolly came later in the day
Ellie bore me sons who live today
In a better land we earn the Larkin way

We sang for Jim Larkin
Through the pain there was pride
And sweet young Ellie by my side