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 The Tale of Johnny Giles

 I know a little Irishman
 Who gets the fans excited
 I'm glad he left old Manchester
 And he came to Leeds United

 'Cos Johnny Giles of Ireland
 Is the general of United
 And if Don Revie had his way
 Then Johnny would be knighted

 When Johnny takes a penalty
 The goalie looks quite sorry
 And Billy Bremner dare not look
 But he really needn't worry

 He puts the ball down on the spot
 The goalkeeper is sweatin'
 He does his sort of an Irish gig
 The ball is in the nettin'

 It's Johnny Giles of Ireland
 And the general of United
 And if Don Revie had his way
 Then Johnny would be knighted
 (spoken: Oh yes, he sure would)

 It must be all the stew he eats
 That gives him his endurance
 'Cos if you meet him in the street
 He'll sell you some insurance

 Oh Johnny Giles of Ireland
 The general of United
 And if Don Revie had his way
 Then Johnny would be knighted

 And if Don Revie had his way
 Then Johnny would be knighted

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This song devoted to one of the better things to come out of Manchester. Of course Johnny Giles is from Ireland but it was Manchester United where Don Revie signed him from. This record appeared on the EP which also featured 'The Ballad Of Bily Bremner' and 'The Lads Of Leeds' and released in 1971. Written and performed by Ronnie Hilton.


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