The Irish In Me

by Mike Breen

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A song about an Irish boxer.

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The Irish In Me (Breen)

Well, the Irish in me ain’t fighting’ no more
and all my red hair has turned to grey
My rowdy ways my rough and my tumble
at the blink of an eye or a strangers gaze

Well, the Irish in me the way I used to be
ain’t fightin’ no more

Oh the Irish in me was big big trouble
hired muscle for settlin’ scores
A fighter’s hands fast as lightnin’
Won’t see ‘em comin’ ‘till you hit the floor

Well, the Irish in me the way I used to be
ain’t fightin’ no more

Well, the Irish in me was a contender
could’ve been the champ back in ’84
But they wrapped my hands with a little insurance
he didn’t have a chance I dropped him in 4

Yeah we fixed the fight
I killed a man that’s right
so I left my gloves
in the ring that night

Well, the Irish in me ain’t fighting’ no more
and all my red hair has turned to grey
I work at the gym sweepin’ and moppin’ floors
never liftin’ my eyes to a strangers gaze

C. 2021 M. Breen for Breensongs Pub BMI

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released June 17, 2021
Written, Performed and Produced by Mike Breen
Basilbone Records
Breensongs Pub. BMI All Rights Reserved
Copyright 2021 Michael J Breen

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Mike Breen Phoenix, Arizona

Over the years Mike has gained an enthusiastic following for his "story songs."

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