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Sammy Horner - N​.​I​.​N​.​A.

from Far Away Places. by Sammy Horner / The Sweet Sorrows / The Electrics

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N.I.N.A

now listen here me mates I’ve a story to relate
and you might find it hard to believe
there’s a rumour going round 
saying jobs there can be found
If you travel far across the mighty sea

but I’ve heard that it's true
for the likes of me and you
honest labour's hard to find there if you try
it's been whispered here to me
the first sign that you will see
says the irish need not apply

apparently the French are allowed to use a wrench
the Germans building houses by the score
and no one’s bothered much, if you’re Danish or you’re Dutch
and Englishmen get offers even more
to find work in a bar is limited by far 
if you came from Donegal you'll wonder why
doesn't matter what the season and it makes no sense or reason
the sign says if you’re Irish don't apply

I’m sure you think I’m rakin' or making stories up
but my sources are reliable be sure
and I wouldn’t tell a lie, cross my heart and hope to die
there’s some work for you there if you endure
you must think a little broader, for you'll be cannon fodder
or laying rails in deserts hot and dry
well all that work is thriving if you don't mind not surviving
and for these jobs the Irish may apply


Sammy Horner vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
Rhys Duursma drums
Sean McMains whistle
Tim Cotterell banjo, fiddle
Nick Stiverson mandolin
David Lyon accordion 

[Once again thanks to the Famine Ship Exhibition, New Ross for highlighting the plight of the Irish as they went to the USA and faced further hardship due to lack of work.]

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from Far Away Places., released April 2, 2021

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