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Lyr Req: I Knew

25 Apr 04 - 11:35 PM (#1170854)
Subject: Lyr Req: I Knew
From: GUEST,zetap

Many years ago, I saw a movie about the navy and the second world war.
The movie starred James Cagney. It had a theme song that stuck in my mind - but unfortunately only the first verse did. It went like this:

"I knew a boy who went to sea
And he left the shore behind him
I knew him well for he was me
And now I cannot find him"

It may have been written for the movie but it had a lovely melody that sounded vaguely irish. Would appreciate the complete lyrics.


25 Apr 04 - 11:41 PM (#1170858)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I Knew
From: Malcolm Douglas

See this earlier thread: Lyr Add: Obscure Song